Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan twice in the year 2030.
Because the lunar calendar is 11–12 days shorter than the solar calendar, astronomers estimate that this rare event occurs roughly every 33 years.
According to Hassan Ahmed Al Hariri, CEO of a Dubai-based astronomy business, the lunar months advance by 10 to 11 days year. The first Ramadan in 2030 is therefore anticipated to start on January 4 and the second Ramadan on December 26. In a single Gregorian year, Muslims will thus fast for a total of 36 days.
The last time this phenomena happened was in 1997, and it won’t happen again until 2063 following 2030.
Notably this year Ramadan is expected to begin on 1st March.
Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. Observed by more than 1.9 billion Muslims around the globe, this holy month demands significant spiritual and practical preparation.
