But there are other calendars that follow Lunar calendars to a T, such as the Islamic calendar, which is made up of 13 months. Each month in this calendar lasts for a single lunar cycle.

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Ramadan, the month of fasting celebrated by Muslims, ends soon. Here's when Eid al-Fitr will be in the United States and how it is celebrated.

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. Eid is not on the same date ...

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan involves fasting, prayer, and reflection, culminating in the festive breaking of the fast with Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan follows the lunar calendar, causing its start ...

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the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. Eid is not on the same date every year. Like Ramadan, it follows the Islamic Hijri calendar, which is on a lunar cycle. Each year, Ramadan and both Eid ...