There will be two Ramadans in 2030. Here, Bazaar Arabia shares everything you need to know here. Iftars are in full force and suhoor gatherings are being planned out as Ramadan 2024 takes place in the UAE. But did you know there will be a year that the Holy Month will arrive twice? Here are the dates of the most important Islamic holidays through 2030. These holidays move in the Western (Gregorian) calendar year since the Islamic (or Hijri) calendar is ten days shorter. Understanding why the fasting month changes every year, and why this will see the Ramadhan month align with Christmas in the 2030s Eid al Fitr is predicted to begin on 23 December, with Christmas on 25 December. You may remember that there’s going to be two Ramadans in 2030. We’ve done the math and found something In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. It will then start again on December 26 in 2030. So yes, if you’re observing Ramadan, you will fast twice in 2030, but it won’t be back-to-back. First Ramadan (January 2030): Falling in winter, this Ramadan will have shorter days and cooler weather in many parts of the world, making fasting relatively easier. Second Ramadan (December 2030): Occurring in winter again, this Ramadan will also benefit from shorter fasting hours, depending on the geographical location. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. It will then start again on December 26 in 2030. So yes, if you’re observing Ramadan, you will fast twice in 2030, but it won’t be back-to-back. At the time of writing, and barring any changes, the next closest year that this will happen will be in the year 2030, where Ramadan will occur in January and December. In the year 2033, the The last time this occurred was in 1997, and after 2030, it will happen again in 2063 Ramadan is coming with the exact date it starts in 2021 to be confirmed by sightings of the first faint crescent of the new moon. But in 2030, the holy month will occur twice in one year: once in Later that same year, a second Ramadan will commence around December 26, aligning with the start of 1452 AH. This means that Muslims will observe a total of approximately 36 days of fasting in 2030—completing a full month in January and then fasting for the final few days of December when Ramadan begins again. Nuzul-al Qur'an 17 Ramadan 1451 AH Monday 21 January 2030 10 Last Days of Ramadan 21 Ramadan 1451 AH Friday 25 January 2030 10 Last Days of Ramadan 22 Ramadan 1451 AH Saturday 26 January 2030 10 Last Days of Ramadan 23 Ramadan 1451 AH Sunday 27 January 2030 10 Last Days of Ramadan 24 Ramadan 1451 AH Monday 28 January 2030 * The dates above were calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia and most countries of the Gulf. To get the exact date when Start of Ramadan is observed, as an official non-working public holiday, in a specific country, region or state, please refer to our listing of the official public holidays for that country. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. It will then start again on December 26 in 2030. So yes, if you’re observing Ramadan , you will fast twice in 2030, but it won’t be back-to-back. Ramadan Calendar - 2030 / 1451. Please note that the below dates are computed mathematically and may be inaccurate by one day. Year. Update Calendar + Sunday Ramadan dates change every year. Credit: Canva Pro. Here’s the kicker: the Islamic year consists of 354 or 355 days, and because Ramadan lasts about 29-30 days, it slowly shifts through the seasons. In 2030, due to the timing of the lunar calendar and the moon’s cycles, Ramadan is predicted to start January 4 and end on February 2. 7. Ramadan. More information about the month of Ramadan. 8. Shawwal. More information about the month of Shawwal. The Most Special Islamic Month - Ramadan. Ramadan, also known as the month of fasting (Sawm), the third pillar of Islam. It is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar. The month is divided into three phases or Ashras. Now, fast forward to 2030. In the year 2030, this natural shift of dates will result in Ramadan occurring twice: first in January and then again in December! This is because the dates from 2029 shift 10-11 days forward in the following year, making it possible for Ramadan to occur again in December. Download or print Islamic Calendar 2030 and check Hijri Dates with the list of holidays in 2030. Check upcoming special Islamic days and dates in the Gregorian calendar 2030. Ramadan for the year 2030 starts on the evening of Saturday, January 5th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Sunday, February 3.Islamic holidays always begin at sundown and end at sundown the following day/days ending the holiday or festival.
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