Sultan Al Neyadi marks Hijri New Year with stunning image of crescent moon

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.. 🌙

أتمنى أن تكون السنة حلوة عليكم مثل جمال هذا المشهد. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/C4q29nOKpI

— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) July 20, 2023

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