Taha Rabah
Dr. Taha Rabah is the head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research in Egypt. He is known for his expertise in astronomical calculations and has been involved in determining the dates of Islamic holidays based on lunar observations. Recently, he announced that Eid al-Fitr would fall on Sunday, marking the end of Ramadan, while emphasizing the importance of the Mufti's declaration for the official sighting of the moon.
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Dr. Taha Rabah, head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research, announced a solar annular eclipse will occur at the end of Sha'ban.
البحوث الفلكية: ظاهرة فلكية نادرة نهاية شهر شعبان ترى بهذه المناطق
Egypt· 2026-02-06Dr. Taha Rabah is the head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research and provided details about the upcoming total lunar eclipse.
معهد الفلك يكشف تفاصيل خسوف القمر الكلى فى 7 سبتمبرEgypt· 2025-09-01Dr. Taha Rabah, head of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, confirmed the earthquake felt by residents.
كان فى نص الليل.. مصر تستيقظ على زلزال بقوة 6.4 ريختر "فيديو"Egypt· 2025-05-14Dr. Taha Rabah, head of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research, provided insights on the recent earthquake felt in Cairo.
رئيس "البحوث الفلكية" لتليفزيون اليوم السابع: زلزال اليوم قوى نسبيًا.. فيديوEgypt· 2025-05-14
Dr. Taha Rabah, the head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research, confirmed that the claims about the sighting of the crescent moon are baseless.
معهد الفلك: فريق صينى وأكبر تليسكوب فى الشرق الأوسط لرصد هلال شوالEgypt· 2025-03-28Dr. Taha Rabah is the head of the National Institute for Astronomical Research and confirmed that Eid will be on Sunday based on astronomical calculations.
العيد الأحد.. القومى للبحوث الفلكية يكشف التفاصيل لتليفزيون اليوم السابعEgypt· 2025-03-28