It appeared to have followed a flight path in the shape of the crescent moon and star that features on the Turkish flag. Teams looking for the Raisi were impeded by thick fog, which has been ...

But why did the Crescent Moon become the symbol of Islam? You find it on the flag of Pakistan. Many believe it has to do with ancient Mesopotamians, who were timekeepers, and so worshipped the moon.

According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang ... The crescent, often paired with a star, also appears on the flags of several other nations – including Algeria ...