How is the beginning of the lunar month proven, and is it a condition for the crescent to remain on the horizon for a certain period?
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Authentic prophetic traditions indicate that sighting the crescent moon after sunset on the 30th night of Sha'ban or is considered valid if a trustworthy person sights it, and there is no specific duration required for the moon's stay after sunset.
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