The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known ... and the crescent moon and stars are symbols relating to the greatness of the creator.

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Gone are the rich, jewel toned thick carpets, gold embossed Qur’ans and the fig tree. Now, all that remains of Masjid Al Taqwa — the first mosque in the Altadena-Pasadena area — are soot ...