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- Crescent Moon Sighting In The UAE Confirms End Of Shaaban 1447 AH
Crescent Moon Sighting In The UAE Confirms End Of Shaaban 1447 AH
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February 16, 2026
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Hope you’re having a great start to the week! From a crescent moon in the sky to a mouse causing chaos online, the city never stops surprising us. Let’s catch up on what’s happening around town 😍
NEWS
🌙 Crescent Moon Sighting In The UAE Confirms End Of Shaaban 1447 AH
The International Astronomy Center has confirmed an exciting sighting! The crescent marking the end of Shaaban 1447 AH was photographed in Abu Dhabi by the Khatm Astronomical Observatory.
The crescent was just forming for Shaaban, too tiny to see with the naked eye. Using advanced imaging, the observatory is helping refine moon-sighting techniques.
In the Islamic calendar, the first sighting of the new crescent moon officially starts a new month. Since Shaaban is ending, this crescent is the first sign that Ramadan is almost here.
SHAREABLES
🍿 Shareable bits and tips!
Abu Dhabi’s iconic playground by Corniche hospital is now gone. 💔
Abu Dhabi Police help a car stuck on the road. 🚔
Ramadan is officially in the air in Al Ain. ✨
An Abu Dhabi couple sparks over PDA choice. 🤔
People are noticing rent climbing across a few locations of the city.
🎥 Watch: The video of a mouse scaring a friends group took over the Internet.
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NEWS
🤩 Abu Dhabi Half Marathon Sees A Record-Breaking Performance
Abu Dhabi’s streets were buzzing with energy as renowned marathon runner Lisa Migliorini took on the Half Marathon at the Open Masters Games. Fans and fellow runners watched as she showcased her signature speed, stamina & focus.
Clocking an impressive 1:30:50 with a pace of 4:18/km, Migliorini secured 1st place in her category, proving once again why she’s considered one of the top marathon runners on the global stage.
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