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What Is A Blue Micromoon? Rare Lunar Event To Peak This Weekend
The Blue Micromoon is considered the opposite of a supermoon, which occurs when a full moon appears closer and larger than usual due to its orbit bringing it nearer to Earth.
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Blue Moon 2026: Rare Second Full Moon To Light Up Sky On May 31
A blue Moon happens because the lunar cycle does not perfectly match the calendar year.
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Why Eid Dates Differ In India And Saudi Arabia, And When India Will Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 21 in India and March 20 in Saudi Arabia in 2026 due to differences in moon sighting, influenced by geography and the lunar Islamic calendar.
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Will Schools Be Closed On This Date? Here's What We Know
School Holiday Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: The exact date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 depends on the lunar calendar and crescent moon sighting, likely leading to school holidays on March 20 or 21 across various regions in India.
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Ramadan 2026: Date, Time And Significance Of The Holy Month
In Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the moon is often sighted a day earlier than in India.
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Ramadan 2026 In India: Start Date, Moon Sighting, And Eid-ul-Fitr Details Revealed
Ramadan 2026: Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
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A Holiday Controversy In J&K And Omar Abdullah's Jibe At Lt Governor
It's an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir today for Eid-e-Milad. But as per the lunar calendar, Milad is tomorrow (September 6). The decision to mark it today has triggered a massive controversy in the Union territory.
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Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
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Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2024 Date: Makar Sankranti is observed with various forms and unique rituals across different regions of the country.
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Why January 1 Is Considered A New Year?
At the time when Romans followed the lunar calendar, the new year began in March, the day the new consul assumed office.
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Chinese New Year 2023: 10 Facts About 'Year Of The Rabbit'
The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year will begin on January 22, Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, each year is represented by a zodiac sign. The 2023 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit.
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What Is A Blue Micromoon? Rare Lunar Event To Peak This Weekend
The Blue Micromoon is considered the opposite of a supermoon, which occurs when a full moon appears closer and larger than usual due to its orbit bringing it nearer to Earth.
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Blue Moon 2026: Rare Second Full Moon To Light Up Sky On May 31
A blue Moon happens because the lunar cycle does not perfectly match the calendar year.
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Why Eid Dates Differ In India And Saudi Arabia, And When India Will Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 21 in India and March 20 in Saudi Arabia in 2026 due to differences in moon sighting, influenced by geography and the lunar Islamic calendar.
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Will Schools Be Closed On This Date? Here's What We Know
School Holiday Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: The exact date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 depends on the lunar calendar and crescent moon sighting, likely leading to school holidays on March 20 or 21 across various regions in India.
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Ramadan 2026: Date, Time And Significance Of The Holy Month
In Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the moon is often sighted a day earlier than in India.
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Ramadan 2026 In India: Start Date, Moon Sighting, And Eid-ul-Fitr Details Revealed
Ramadan 2026: Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
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A Holiday Controversy In J&K And Omar Abdullah's Jibe At Lt Governor
It's an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir today for Eid-e-Milad. But as per the lunar calendar, Milad is tomorrow (September 6). The decision to mark it today has triggered a massive controversy in the Union territory.
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Eid ul-Adha 2025: Will Bakrid Be Celebrated In India On June 6 Or 7?
According to the Islamic calendar, Eid ul-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the lunar Hijri calendar.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Honouring The Unyielding Spirit Of A Rajput Legend
The day is marked by prayers, processions, and cultural events across Rajasthan and other parts of India, honouring Maharana Pratap's enduring legacy of self-respect, patriotism, and resilience.
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Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year Of The Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It, And More
Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities.
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Mark Your Calendars! The Next Blue Moon Arrives on May 31, 2026
The next Blue Moon is set to occur on May 31, 2026, offering a rare celestial event where a second full moon appears within a single calendar month. This type, known as a monthly Blue Moon, arises due to the 29.5-day lunar cycle misaligning with the Gregorian calendar. While the term suggests rarity, it has historical roots and does not mean the mo...
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World's Oldest Calendar Discovered at 13,000-Year-Old Turkish Temple
The discovery of a 13,000-year-old pillar at Göbekli Tepe, Turkey, reveals the world’s oldest known calendar. Carved with 365 "V" symbols, this ancient calendar includes 12 lunar months and 11 extra days. The pillar also depicts a bird-like creature, potentially representing the summer solstice constellation. Researchers suggest this calendar wa...
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Is Makar Sankranti 2024 On January 14 Or 15? Know The Correct Date
Makar Sankranti 2024 Date: Makar Sankranti is observed with various forms and unique rituals across different regions of the country.
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Why January 1 Is Considered A New Year?
At the time when Romans followed the lunar calendar, the new year began in March, the day the new consul assumed office.
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Chinese New Year 2023: 10 Facts About 'Year Of The Rabbit'
The Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year will begin on January 22, Sunday. According to the lunar calendar, each year is represented by a zodiac sign. The 2023 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Rabbit.
