Moon sighting - in pictures

  • Nezar Sallam, head of the Emirates Astronomical Observatory, gives a detailed explanation on the moon sighting process for Ramadan at his observatory in Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Nezar Sallam, head of the Emirates Astronomical Observatory, gives a detailed explanation on the moon sighting process for Ramadan at his observatory in Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • He said the moon would be hard to sight at the Shahama location because of the weather and angles.
    He said the moon would be hard to sight at the Shahama location because of the weather and angles.
  • Mr Sallam inside the observatory.
    Mr Sallam inside the observatory.
  • His love for the stars began when he was just a child.
    His love for the stars began when he was just a child.
  • Mr Sallam trying to spot the crescent moon.
    Mr Sallam trying to spot the crescent moon.