π Moonsighting Workshop for Sisters & Children
Join us for an engaging and educational workshop designed to teach sisters and children about the phases of the moon and the Islamic practice of moonsighting. Through hands-on activities and simple explanations, families will explore how the lunar calendar works and why moonsighting holds an important place in our deen.
π Event Schedule & Details
β’ Start time: 4:00pm
β’ Venue: The Hubb
β’ Walk to Morwoods Park: 5-minute walk for the moonsighting attempt π
β’ Maghrib Salah: 5:23pm
βββ Sisters: Pray at The Hubb π
βββ Brothers: Pray at Masjid Adam (2-minute walk away) π
β’ Fathers: Welcome to join the walk and moonsighting π
π¨ What the Workshop Includes
β’ Learning about the phases of the moon
β’ What moonsighting means in Islam
β’ How to sight the new moon
β’ Why moonsighting matters for Ramadan
β’ Hands-on, interactive activities for children
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Wednesday 18th February
(29th ShaβbΔn for Morocco & UK Moonsighting followers)
π©βπ§ Who Can Attend
β’ Open to sisters and children
β’ Fathers welcome for the walk and moonsighting
β’ Family-friendly and educational
βΉοΈ Important Note
A solar eclipse will take place on Tuesday night, meaning the moon may be too young or not visible in some regions β making this a perfect opportunity to learn, prepare, and reflect together. πβ¨
This workshop aims to encourage families to go out together to sight the Ramadan moon, InshaβAllah, nurturing both knowledge and spiritual connection as we prepare for the blessed month ahead. π