Learn how Ramadan can occur twice in one Gregorian year due to the lunar and solar calendars. Find out when and how long the two Ramadans in 2030 will be, and what to expect from this phenomenon. Ramadan in 2025 is expected to begin at sundown on Friday, February 28th and is likely to end on Sunday, March 30th or Monday, March 31st, lasting for approximately 30 days. Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. 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. Find out the dates of Ramadan and other Islamic months in 2030 CE based on global crescent moon sighting probability. Download the PDF of the global Islamic calendar 2030 for easy reference. Ramadan 2030 starts on sundown of Saturday, January 5th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Sunday, February 3, celebrating for Muslims the ninth month (Ramadan) a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self evaluation. Muslims around the world will observe the holy month of Ramzan in 2030, twice in one year— a phenomenon that last occurred in 1997. Saudi astronomer Khaled Al-Zaqaq, said in a video clip posted on his official account on Twitter, that the fasting month will fall twice that year, first in January and then again in late December. In the Hijri year 1451 AH, Ramadan will begin around January 5, 2030, and in the year 1452 AH it will fall around December 26, 2030. This will result in Muslims fasting for around 36 days total in 2030: The full month of 30 days for the year 1451 AH and around six days for the year 1452. What this means is that in 2030, Ramadan will fall twice within the same calendar year – first in January and then again in December. The last time there were two Ramadans in the same year was in 1997, meaning that when it happens next, 33 years will have passed. When is Ramadan in 2030? Ramadan in 2030 will start on Sunday, the 6th of January (6/1/2030) and will continue for 30 days until Monday, the 4th of February. * 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. 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. 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. Islamic Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.H. 1431-1452) 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. 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. Muslims will observe the holy month of Ramadan twice in one year in 2030, according to Saudi astronomer Khaled al-Zaqaq. This is due to the fact that the Islamic Hijri calendar is based on lunar cycles, while the Gregorian calendar marks the Earth’s passage around the sun. 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. After 2030, this will happen again around 2063. Why 2030 Will Have Two Ramadans: Explained What Will Happen in 2030? In 2030, Ramadan will occur twice: First Ramadan: Expected to start around January 6, 2030. Eid al-Fitr: This celebration will likely take place on February 5, 2030. Second Ramadan: The second Ramadan will begin around December January 30, 2030 - 26 Ramadan 1451 (Wed) Eid-ul Fitr Day. February 4, 2030 - 1 Shawwal 1451 (Mon) Hajj Begins. April 11, 2030 - 8 Dhul Hijjah 1451 (Thu) Day of Arafah.
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