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Determining the Start of Ramadan From Papua: Has the Crescent Moon Been Sighted?

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The hilal sighting was conducted by the Merauke Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) in collaboration with the Papuan Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM WIT at Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke. This observation is a direct method of observing the crescent moon on the western horizon after sunset, which serves as a reference for determining the start of the lunar months, specifically Ramadan, Shaww…

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Determining the Start of Ramadan From Papua: Has the Crescent Moon Been Sighted?

The hilal sighting was conducted by the Merauke Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) in collaboration with the Papuan Ministry of Religious Affairs on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM WIT at Lampu Satu Beach, Merauke. This observation is a direct method of observing the crescent moon on the western horizon after sunset, which serves as a reference for determining the start of the lunar months, specifically Ramadan, Shaww…

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