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The Role Of COSSA (Maankykers)
In this video, the chairman of the Crescent Observers Society of South Africa (COSSA), Sh Safwaan Sasman explains the role of the society. COSSA was established in 1953 under the MJC. It was mandated to follow a set religious procedures for sighting the new moon each month. For more than 50 years it has performed…
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Rabi-al-Awwal Sighting Data
If the moon is sighted this Tuesday 3rd September 2024, then 1st of Rabi-al-Awwal will be on Wednesday 4th September 2024. If it not sighted, then 1st of Rabi-al-Awwal will be on Thursday 5th September 2024. UUCSA will always make the official announcement.
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Crescent Observers Society Interview with Moulana Irshaad Sedick
In this video Moulana Irshaad Sedick has a discussion with “Die Maankykers” or, officially, the Crescent Observer’s Society, South Africa.
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South African Muslims await moon sighting to mark Eid-ul-Fitr – Voice of the Cape (vocfm.co.za)
Legendary ‘maankyker’ Hadji Omar Gabier passes away – Voice of the Cape (vocfm.co.za)
In search of Ramadan with South Africa’s men who sight the moon | Religion | Al Jazeera