Celebrations of Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras 2026 are happening at the same time on Feb. 17.
For the first time in over 70 years, three major lunar-based traditions—Mardi Gras (and the start of Lent), Lunar New Year, ...
The triple alignment of the three lunar calendars isn’t just extremely rare. It won’t happen again for another 164 years.
This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year. The celebrations of Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) and Lunar New Year both occur on Tuesday, ...
Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year are aligning for the first time since 1863 in a rare global calendar moment not expected ...
A rare spiritual moment in Tallahassee as Christians begin Lent and Muslims start Ramadan on the same day. Local faith ...
Claire Robison, an associate professor of religion and Asian studies at Bowdoin College, said it's a 'wonderful moment to ...
A historic global alignment occurs as Ramadan, Lent, and the Lunar New Year begin simultaneously for the first time since 1863.