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There Are Moon Watchers in South Africa

The crescent moon is a huge part of Ramadan. This moon denotes the beginning and the end of the month of Ramadan, and seeing a crescent moon in the sky is a big cause for celebration across the world. In South Africa, they take these moon sightings even more seriously. In fact, they have their own “moon watchers” or “maan kykers” who stand at key peaks in the country and keep a lookout for the crescent moon.

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However, you can't just decide to become a moon watcher. This job is only bestowed upon the worthy, and this decision is made by the South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council.