Friday, 7th Marxh 2014, 730PM

Trainer: Ustaz Fizar Zainal, Head of Education and Training, Safinah Institute

Fee:
Standard - $28
FOS - $24

Venue: 
Safinah Training Centre, Joo Chiat Complex 05-1013

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1ST Lecturer: Ust. Dr. Firdaus Yahya (4:00pm – 5:30pm)
Talk: Understanding the Astronomical Aspect of Islamic Calendar – Crescent Sighting

Astronomy is considered as one of the most important knowledge in Islam. So important that it touches many aspects of lives such as in determining the time of prayers, important months in Islam and sighting of the crescent Moon (Hilal). Participants will go through the theories of Islamic calendar such as crescent sighting.

2ND Lecturer: Mr. Muhammad Faizal Othman BSc. MEd. (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Talk: Introduction to Astronomy 

In this talk, the speaker will introduce participants about the basics of astronomy, the celestial objects that exist in the Universe such as the planets, stars, nebulaes and galaxies. Participants will also explore the magnitude of the universe by going through the positions of the celestial objects in the universe. At the end of the lecture, participants will observe the sky through a telescope. If the weather permits, participants will be able to observe planet Jupiter or Moon.

For enquiries regarding the workshop please call:
63663558 (Ms. Nur Izzah) 96166849 (Mr. Ridhwan)

Simply go to One PA portal website http://one.pa.gov.sg under search course and search for “Woodlands Galaxy CC” then press the arrow, after that you can register under “Astronomy Workshop” and pay by credit card or debit card. 

You can also go to Woodlands Galaxy Community Club and register at our Customers Service Centre (Level 1) from 10:00am to 9:00pm Everyday except Public Holidays. Registration ends on Sunday 2 March 2014.

Location:
Woodlands Galaxy Community Centre, Level 4 Hubble Room (#04-01a - #04-01b)