Why did the crescent moon become the symbol of Islam? Detailed answer

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Why did the crescent moon become the symbol of Islam?

The crescent with a star has acquired the status of a symbol of Islam relatively recently. During the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the successors of his work, the new religion did not have any signs. For the first time, the crescent on the flags of the Arab countries began to appear in the 14th century, but the most significant contribution to its distribution was made by the Ottoman Empire, which for several centuries was the most powerful Muslim state. That is why the symbol subsequently became identified with all of Islam.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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