U+06DE "۞" Arabic Start of Rub El Hizb Unicode Character

U+06DE "۞" Arabic Start of Rub El Hizb is a decorative symbol used in Islamic manuscripts and Quranic text to mark the beginning of a Rub El Hizb, which is one quarter of a Hizb, or one sixtieth division of the Quran. It is typically rendered as a stylized eight pointed star or rosette, often with a small circle at its center, and serves as a visual aid for recitation and memorization, helping readers navigate the structured divisions of the holy book. This character is distinct from other Quranic markers and is encoded in the Unicode standard to support accurate digital representation of Arabic religious texts.