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Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval from your Lead Volunteer.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","scoutLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity can be led by you or someone else in Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","permitRequired":"\u003Cp\u003EThe activity leader must have an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003Eadventurous activities permit\u003C/a\u003E with the right level and permissions for your group.\u003C/p\u003E","externallyLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can go to a centre or use an activity leader who\u0027s not part of Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","aalaRequired":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022AALA licence\u0022\u003EAn AALA licence is required\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","aalaExempt":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the provider is exempt from the AALA licence.\u003C/p\u003E","publicLiabilityInsurance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe provider must have public liability insurance.\u003C/p\u003E","actvityLink":"/activities/"},"duration":60,"instructions":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBefore you begin\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002236\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;multilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EUse the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Additional help to carry out y\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eour risk assessment, i\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Encluding examples \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Ecan be found here\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E. 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You may need some parents and carers to help if you\u2019re short on helpers.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPlanning an activity outside the meeting place\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002240\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWhen planning a visit away from the meeting place, make sure to let parents and carers know the day and time of your visit, as well as what they\u2019ll need to bring and wear.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002240\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EComplete a thorough \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;to help you plan and risk assess your activity. \u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002240\u0022 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data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002240\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EHave suitable \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u202Fand an \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;process.\u003C/span\u003E \u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002240\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EMake sure everyone knows about any dress code for your visit.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPlanning this activity\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002238\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFind out the dates when you\u2019ll be able to try to spot the new crescent moon. This is the first time the Moon can be seen following a new moon. In the UK, and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, a crescent moon appears as a backwards \u0027C\u0027 shape. You could use a \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://moonphases.co.uk/moon-calendar\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Moon Calendar on the Moon Phases website\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Emoon calendar,\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E or you can find \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.moonsighting.org.uk/moon/visibility-maps.html\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Visibility maps on the Moonsighting UK website\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Emoon visibility maps\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E for each month of the Islamic year, from the first month of Muharram to the final month of Dhul Hijjah.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002238\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThis is a great activity to do at the start of Ramadan - the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic year, during which Muslims fast. Why not link up with a predominantly Muslim Scout group through the Muslim Scout Fellowship (MSF)? Alternatively, if you\u2019re in a Muslim Scout Fellowship group, why not invite another local group in your district to join you?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002238\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAim to go somewhere that has a clear view of the sunset, as the Moon will appear near here. You may want some binoculars or even a telescope. as getting that very first glimpse can be tricky.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002238\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EDecide if you\u2019ll take any drinks and snacks to enjoy while you enjoy the night sky. Don\u2019t forget to check for any allergies or dietary requirements.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002238\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00224\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003EWatch this \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD4gf67n9cc\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\u0022\u003EHow to sight the New Crescent Moon\u003C/a\u003E video from the New Crescent Society for some handy hints.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://www.youtube.com/embed/iD4gf67n9cc?feature=oembed","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EIntroduction: The importance of astronomy in Islam\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETell everyone that you\u2019ll be learning Islam and its relation to the moon, specifically new crescent moons. Explain that one of the Scouts values is beliefs. Scouts always respect people\u2019s beliefs, faiths and cultures, and everyone should be open to learn.\u202F\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that Islam is the second largest religion in the world, with over 1.8 billion followers, who are called Muslims. It\u2019s also the second largest religion in the UK.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETell everyone that Muslims believe there is one true God, who\u2019s called Allah (the Arabic word for God). Muslims believe that Muhammad was the last prophet sent by Allah, with Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus being some of the previous prophets.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that there are five pillars of Islam: the declaration of faith (Shahadah), praying five times a day (Salat), giving money to charity (Zakat), fasting (Sawm) and pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj). The five pillars of Islam provide a framework for a Muslim\u2019s whole life \u2013 it\u2019s about putting their faith first, not trying to fit their faith around the rest of their life.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETalk about how the sky is important in Islam.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Sun determines prayer times, the stars can be used to find the Qibla (the direction of Mecca, which Muslims pray to), and the Moon is used to work out the Islamic calendar.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn the Islamic calendar, a month begins with the sighting of the new crescent Moon. One of these months is Ramadan.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMuslims believe that Allah created the moon, sun and the skies, and that they should take time to reflect on the beauty of God\u0027s creation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMuslims can perform voluntary prayers called \u2018Qiyam al-Layl\u2019 in the evening, which literally translates to \u2018standing during the night\u0027.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESpotting the new crescent Moon\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EFind somewhere with a clear view of the sunset, as the Moon will appear near here.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EMark the exact point that the sun sets.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWait for it to get dark \u2013 it\u2019ll take about half an hour, so have another activity planned in the meantime.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EKeep an eye out for the new crescent Moon. If it\u2019s visible, it\u2019ll usually appear no more than 25 degrees to the left of the sunset (if you don\u2019t have a compass handy, that\u2019s about one hand span).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EEveryone should stay together and use torches to light the way if they needed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EIf you don\u2019t spot it, people can try again the following evening.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":47908,"nodeName":"Spot the new crescent Moon","title":"Spot the new crescent Moon","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/19839/fdl-02-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db165cc7fc61d0","caption":"FDL 02 01","type":"png","size":15417,"width":1902,"height":1100,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Spot the new crescent Moon","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Try to spot the new crescent Moon and find out how the night sky is important in Islam. 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