According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam which are central to the faith, and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator. Prayer hall This is ...

The six points on the Jewish Star of ... home The crescent of the new moon signifies the beginning and end of fasting during Ramadan. However, this symbol did not originate with Islam; it was ...

The exact dates of the month-long fast in the Islamic calendar are tied to the movements of the moon, with the first sighting of this week’s crescent moon the key moment. It’s called the “Sh ...