Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy – planetarium show

Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy

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Ramadhan Moon

Illustration from an ancient Islamic astronomy manuscript Arab astronomers using an astrolabe Golden astrolabe

Our highly acclaimed and popular ‘Islamic Astronomy’ show, presented by one of the UK’s most experienced astronomers and islamic astronomy educators Zee Dinally, who was featured on Salaam Britain in 2025, talking about the immense importance and contributions muslim astronomers made during the Golden Age of the Islamic science and knowledge

This lively interactive show, goes back in time to the lands of Arabia where astronomers looked up at the night sky and made links between the heavens and scriptures within the holy book – The Quran

Show overview

  • Why was astronomy so important to early Arabian astronomers
  • Importance of Sun, in telling the time for prayer (salat)
  • Position of stars in directing worshippers to the Ka’bah
  • Phases of the moon, to determine the islamic month
  • Constellations as a form of inspiration for Islamic art and henna design
  • Why so many stars bear arabic names
  • Introduction to the works of Abu Ali al-Hasan (Alhazen) (965-1039 AD)

Show details

  • Live and interactive shows
  • Can be delivered in schools, community centres and mosques with segregation allowance
  • All ages
  • Approximately 30 mins long
  • Show is followed by an recitation clip from the Quran talking about space

Reviews

Immersive Experiences is a standout partner: empathetic, reliable, and highly professional. Since meeting them in 2019, Rochdale Science Initiative has turned to Immersive Experiences for planetarium shows, immersive environments, and VR. They’ve repeatedly accommodated tight timelines and last-minute requests. We highly recommend establishing a working relationship with them to unlock their full capabilities.

Mohammed Rahman, Rochdale Science Initiative CIC

​As-salamu alaykum, Zee our Islamic Astronomer visited Aisha Mosque, and totally took our breath away with his encapsulating show the Ramadhan Moon. The children were in awe throughout the show, felt very at peace during the Quranic recitation and learn a huge amount about their islamic heritage in process. Highly recommend for our fellow brothers and sisters

Alia A, Aisha Mosque and Islamic Centre