US EditionChristians, Muslims commence fasting on the same day in 2026
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Today a special time begins for Christians and Muslims at the same time. Fasting is about more than renunciation. Most are looking forward to contemplative weeks and more time for community and family. By Carolyn Wißing.
This Wednesday, the fasting month Ramadan begins for around 2 million Muslims in Austria. At the same time, the Christian Lent begins. In 2026, according to the moon view, the beginning of Ramadan falls to February 18 at 5:24 p.m., the end is expected, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of March 18 or 19. In both religions, a period of reflection, renunciation and inner contemplation is now imminent – but how does this…
Today Lent begins, both in Christianity and in Islam. What is the significance of Lent today?
Lent and Ramadan Shake Hands in Extremadura: 'There Are Many Meeting Points for a More Humane World'
Yesterday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, two calendars were aligned that rarely coincide on the same date: Ramadan, a sacred month for Muslims, and Ash Wednesday, which opens Lent for Christians. In Extremadura, these religious communities began, simultaneously, a period of containment, prayer and change of habits. In spite of being two very different traditions, both converge without problems and are recognized in a common language: that of per…
This year Lent and Ramadan begin simultaneously, offering Christians in popular neighborhoods a spiritual experience marked by the fasting of their Muslim neighbours, notes Father Nathanaël Garric. A shared time lived in brotherhood, which transforms daily life into a common call to turn one's heart towards God.
Bishop Leahy’s statement marking the beginning of Lent and Ramadan today
Bishop Brendan Leahy is Bishop of Limerick and a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue (Catholic Communications Office archive) This year, Christians and Muslims are marking Lent and Ramadan at the same time. Through its message from the Vatican’s department for Inter-religious Dialogue, the global Catholic Church expresses our solidarity with Muslims. The message invites us all to renew our gaze on God who is the Alm…
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