Category : Faith Communities


Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid ul Fitr 2026 Date

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be on Friday, March 20, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted. This means Ramadan will complete 30 days, with fasting continuing for one more day before celebrations begin.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Date Set for North America

The Fiqh Council of North America has declared Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be on Friday, March 20, based on astronomical calculations of the crescent moon's visibility across the continent.

Priest Urges Compassion and Education to Fight Poverty

Father Fretch Ballesteros, a 36-year-old Catholic priest in Birmingham, shares his insights on battling poverty, emphasizing individual compassion and prioritizing education based on his own experiences growing up in poverty in the Philippines.

Birmingham Student's Journey to Islam: Finding Peace

Liyana Jones, 22, shares her transformative journey from Catholic upbringing to embracing Islam after moving to Birmingham, describing how the community's warmth and personal experiences led to her Shahada declaration.

Rochdale Churches Lent Services and Community Events

Multiple churches across Rochdale are hosting Lent services, community meals, study groups, and special events throughout March. Activities include morning praise, women's breakfasts, Bible studies, and concerts.

Pope Gregory XIII's 1582 Calendar Reform Erased Ten Days

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, skipping ten days to correct timekeeping errors from the Julian system. This change was adopted gradually worldwide, with only four countries still not using it today.

Ramadan 2026 Start Dates Announced Worldwide

Saudi Arabia has declared Ramadan 2026 begins on February 18, while other nations including the UK, Morocco, and Pakistan await local moonsightings. Forecasts from the Royal Observatory suggest most countries will start fasting on February 19.

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