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Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society Presents: Astronomy of Islamic Calendar

Speaker: Eng. Qamar Uddin
Date: Thu, 30 July 2026 at 7:30 pm (until 9 pm)
Venue: St John's Church Hall, 58A Church St, Mexborough S64 0ER

This presentation will discuss the history of lunar calendars from over 3000 BC to the present (21st century), explaining their principles, followed by the science and jurisprudence of Islamic calendars. It will conclude with the methods and annual data of moon sightings in the UK for the public benefit.

This is an in-person and online* meeting (Hybrid). It’s a must-attend for anyone interested in the history, culture, astronomy, and major world religions.

Directions: maps.app.goo.gl/NbFMJeFM2Gp5ogmV9

Entry fee: £2.88 on Eventbrite. Ticket links from www.msas.org.uk

*Note: If you live within a 1-hour driving distance, then do try to attend in-person for a better experience, allowing extra travel time for working-hour traffic (as the online alternative may not be reliable)!

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