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Crescent Moon Marking The Beginning Of Ramadan Over Desert Camp In Merzouga, Morocco

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan is seen above a desert camp in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, in Morocco, on February 18, 2026. The sighting of the new moon determines the start of the holy month in the Islamic calendar (Photo by Leonardo Gerzon/NurPhoto).

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Photo ID	#13343619
Date Taken	18 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Leonardo Gerzon/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Leonardo Gerzon/NurPhoto

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