Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...

Like Ramadan and other Muslim observances, the date of Eid is calculated by the sighting of the moon, which means it cannot be predicted with complete accuracy too far in advance, and there is ...

However, it will not end (and Eid begin) at the moment of new moon. That’s despite the fact that any pair of eclipse glasses will allow anyone in North America to see the silhouette of the new ...

After the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, Muslims around the world will then prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. This ...

The UAE government has confirmed that we will have at least three official days off for Eid Al Fitr with an additional day if Ramadan is a 30-day month. Many public holidays in the UAE are decided by ...

When is Ramadan 2025? The holy month of fast and devotion will begin just hours after February's new moon. Ramadan, also ...

This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon. There is a special festival to mark the end of Ramadan called Eid al-Fitr - the Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.

People seek the blessings of the moon deity as they embark on new beginnings in life. From popular lunar festivals like Eid and Holi to traditional fiestas like Janai Purnima and Rosh Hashanah, here's ...

In 2024 Ramadan will begin on 10 March and Eid will follow on 9 April (exact date dependent on siting the new moon). Eid is celebrated with special food and gifts and cards. The video is a story ...

Eid Al Adha is just around the corner ... Take the family to see a close-up of the moon, as children's play venue OliOli ...

Be up close and personal with the moon this Eid. Running until the 8th of May at Oli Oli children’s museum, families with young children can get a chance to see a unique art installation in the ...