In 2030, Muslims will observe Ramadan twice in a single year, which is an extraordinary event! While the second fasting period will begin on December 26 and go through January 2031, the first will start on January 6 and end on February 5.
Because the Islamic calendar is based on the moon rather than the sun, this uncommon occurrence occurs. The 365-day Gregorian calendar used in most parts of the world is about 11 days longer than the 354 days in a lunar year. As a result of this, Islamic months—such as Ramadan—become earlier each year. Ramadan so occurs twice in a single Gregorian year every 33 years.
The last time this occurred was in 1997, and it won’t happen again until 2063 following 2030. This indicates that Muslims, who fast every day from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, will observe 36 days of fasting in 2030. Depending on the location, the December Ramadan may offer longer fasting hours, while the January fast is probably going to have shorter days in many parts of the world.
Ramadan is a spiritual time that is characterized by an increase in prayers, almsgiving, and introspection in addition to the actual fasting. Some people consider it a rare fortune to have two Ramadans in one year, a special opportunity to double their spiritual rewards.
