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The crescent moon and star is an internationally recognized symbol of the Islamic faith. |
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| The symbol above pre-dates Islam by several thousand years and the origins of the symbol is unknown. Many Muslims reject using the crescent moon as a symbol of Islam because some feel it is essentially an ancient pagan icon. |
| Arabic Proverb - Do not buy either the moon or the news, for in the end they will both come out. |
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With education comes knowledge, With knowledge comes understanding,
With understanding comes tolerance and With tolerance comes peace
Photo Index: List of Photos in the Tour Saudi Arabia Photo Gallery and their Descriptions
Site Map: List of Page Titles and Page Descriptions
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