This year, the East Asian Lunar New Year, the first day of Ramadan, and the start of Lent are unfolding in rare synchronization, an alignment that will not recur for decades. The new moon and crescent ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras celebrations are scheduled to begin on Feb. 17. Ash Wednesday and the start of Ramadan both fall on Feb. 18. Valentine's Day weekend may be over, but the calendar of ...

Fayez Khwaja, a Muslim spiritual adviser with Northeastern University’s Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Service, works to help build understanding between Muslim students and those who don’t ...

This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide. This week, much of ...