Emirati Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has shared a spectacular image of the crescent moon from space to mark the Hijri New Year.
He took to Twitter to share the glimpse of the crescent moon against a dramatic night sky to wish everyone "a year filled with blessings, happiness and discovery!
"As the Hijri New Year begins, I'm reminded that every moment is the dawn of a new beginning, an opportunity for growth and exploration," Al Neyadi wrote.
هلال السنة الهجرية الجديدة من محطة الفضاء الدولية.. 🌙
— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) July 20, 2023
أتمنى أن تكون السنة حلوة عليكم مثل جمال هذا المشهد. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/C4q29nOKpI
Earlier this week, he shared a photo of the UAE, shining brightly, at dawn on the horizon of the Earth’s curvature.
Al Neyadi is currently on a six-month space mission on board the International Space Station.
As the Hijri New Year begins, I'm reminded that every moment is the dawn of a new beginning, an opportunity for growth and exploration. Wishing all of you a year filled with blessings, happiness and discovery! 🌙✨️ pic.twitter.com/79pz6DTJXI
— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) July 19, 2023


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