Two friends race through their neighborhood rooftops trying to be the first to spot the crescent moon on the first night of Ramadan.

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The Moon Hunters

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It was the very last day of Sha'ban, and Dina was buzzing like a happy bumblebee! Tonight was the night for a super special adventure, a secret mission only for the bravest of heroes.

She carefully packed her adventure bag: sparkly binoculars, a super-bright flashlight, a tiny notebook for important notes, and three yummy granola bars for energy!

Her best friend, Aisha, was coming too! Together, they were going moon hunting. Not just any moon, but the brand-new, teeny-tiny crescent moon!

Every year, Dina's family watched the news for someone else to spot it. But this year, Dina wanted to be the very first to find it herself, with her own two eyes!

As twilight painted the sky, Dina and Aisha tip-toed up to Aisha's rooftop. They peered and peeked, but oh no, the sky was covered in fluffy, stubborn clouds!

No moon here! It was like a big, grey blanket was hiding all the stars and moons!

Next, they zoomed over to Dina's rooftop. 'Maybe here!' whispered Aisha. But too many tall trees reached up like sleepy giants, blocking their view.

Dina had a brilliant idea! 'Let's ask Aisha's big brother, Omar!' Soon, they were giggling in his car, zooming to the highest hill behind the school.

Up on the windy hill, they waited and waited. The clouds still hid everything. No moonlight through. Dina held Aisha's hand tight.

Tick-tock went the invisible clock. Dina munched a granola bar. Aisha shivered a little. Still, no moon peeking out to say hello.

Dina began to wonder. Maybe the moon was playing hide-and-seek? Or maybe it just didn't want to be found by two little adventurers tonight?

Just as a tiny sigh escaped Dina's lips, a whisper of wind tickled their faces, and poof! A crack, a teeny-tiny crack, opened in the clouds!

And there it was! The thinnest, most beautiful sliver of light, like a tiny painted smile, peeking through the dark sky! A brand-new crescent moon!

Dina gasped! She squeezed Aisha's hand even tighter. They both stood absolutely still, their eyes wide with wonder.

Ten whole seconds went by in quiet amazement. Not a single sound, just three happy friends staring up at their discovery.

Then, together, Dina and Aisha screamed, 'WE FOUND IT!' Ramadan was finally here, and they, the bravest moon hunters, had seen it first with their very own eyes!

Dina and Aisha race rooftops and a windy hill to spot the first Ramadan crescent; clouds tease them—until a crack reveals a tiny moon-slice they find first.

The Moon Hunters

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