In 2025, Easter falls on April 20, close to the latest date possible, which is April 25. Although it may not seem like it, the timing of Easter follows a simple rule: Easter is the first Sunday after ...

Also known as the Hijri calendar, the Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of the moon, unlike the more widely used Gregorian calendar, which is based on the sun. The lunar calendar is used ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Saturday, March 29 ...

The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, falls on the Hebrew calendar dates of Nissan 15-22. Passover begins before sundown on Saturday, April 12, 2025, and ends after nightfall on April 20, 2025, ...

That’s because Islam follows the lunar calendar, based on the moon’s cycles – unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun. As such, dates on the Islamic calendar come 10–12 days ...

Eid al-Fitr 2025 will take place either on Sunday, 30th March or Monday, 31st March, depending on the moon. The date it is ...

Easter is an important day for those of the Christian faith. It can fall on a different date from year to year, depending on the moon cycle.

If confirmed, Muslims will commence Eid celebrations on March 31. However, if the crescent moon is not sighted, Ramadan will extend to 30 days, pushing Eid to April 1. These moon sightings are crucial ...

As the final days of Ramadan draw near, people across the globe have started preparing for the celebrations. However, the key ...

Due to the lunar cycle of the Islamic Hijri calendar, Ramadan and Eid occur approximately 11 days earlier each year.