IT’S #FACT: Dates for the start of Lent, Ramadan and Chinese New Year align this year for the first time since 1863

IT’S #FACT: Dates for the beginning of Lent, Ramadan and Chinese New Year align this year for the first time since 1863 Reproduction/TV Vanguarda/Aziz Taher/Reuters Posts are circulating on social media stating that, this year, the beginning of Lent, Ramadan and Chinese New Year “align” for the first time since 1863. IT’S #FACT. seal fact g1 ▶️ What do the posts say? Published this Wednesday (18), the posts state that, this year, Lent (a period of 40 days, between Carnival and Easter, celebrated by Catholics), Ramadan (holy month of the Islamic religion) and Chinese New Year (a holiday that has the Moon as a reference and associated with Buddhism) began in the same period for the first time since 1863. “HISTORY! Ramadan, Lent and New Year Lunar events take place in the same period for the first time since 1863”, says one of the publications. ✅ Why is it a fact? Fato ou Fake compiled, in a table, the beginning dates of the three traditions since the 19th century. (To determine the beginning of Ramadan before 1937, it was necessary to convert the tabular Islamic calendar to the Gregorian one.) Then, the years in which the celebrations coincided or occurred within one day of each other were identified. The result showed that this only occurred in 1863 and 2026. Lent began this Wednesday (18), one day after the end of Carnival. It is a 40-day period celebrated by Catholics that precedes the celebration of Easter, marked by practices such as fasting, generosity and prayer. The first day of Ramadan, the holy month in the Islamic religion, was also Wednesday. According to tradition, this is the month in which God began to reveal the “Quran” to the prophet Muhammad. The celebration also encourages fasting, reflection and carrying out charitable works. Chinese New Year began this Tuesday (17). The tradition follows the lunar calendar and can last between 354 and 355 days, approximately 12 cycles of the Moon. 🗓️ Calendars in sync ‘inspire reflection’ In addition to the coincidence of calendars, the alignment is also seen by religious representatives as a moment of reflection on respect, harmony and similarities between traditions. Chinese New Year, the most important holiday in China and also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, is celebrated in other Asian countries, such as Vietnam and South Korea. According to the Chinese calendar, which has the Moon as a reference, the year that begins now is 4274, known as the Year of the Fire Horse. 🐉 The calendar adopts a 12-year cycle in which each one is represented by an animal, in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Although not religious, the celebration is also celebrated in Chinese Buddhist temples around the world. The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes “passion, impetus, rapid transformations and the coexistence of great challenges”, explains Abbess Miao You, of the Zulai Temple, the largest in Latin America. This coincidence of dates is a reminder of harmony between communities, points out nun Miao: “No matter the type of calendar adopted by people or ethnicity, everyone can celebrate together, respecting each other. We believe in coexistence in harmony.” For Ali Zoghbi, president of the Federation of Muslim Associations of Brazil (Fambras), the moment highlights the proximity of practices encouraged in traditions: “It is really a reason for reflection here for all of us, because, deep down, these practices of religious traditions reinforce some concepts. The first of them is the value of fasting as an instrument of sensitivity, so that you can understand hunger and place yourself in the hands of others most in need. It is a path to spiritual improvement, which also ends up complementing itself by reinforcing charity.” The same principles were also highlighted by Father José Bizon, responsible for interreligious dialogue in the Archdiocese of São Paulo. He highlighted that the coincidence of dates reinforces humanitarian practices and mutual respect between Catholicism, Islam and Buddhism. “Ramadan has some essential and similar points, which are prayer, fasting and charity. The Catholic Church also preaches this, we have a lot in common. And as for Buddhists, I was invited to participate in the opening of the Chinese Year at the Zulai Temple, we have a very beautiful relationship. This humanist monastic order also has a humanitarian and social concern. Each one has their own calendar, each one has their liturgical time, and they respect each other.” Chinese New Year starts on Tuesday; what is the meaning of the horse, animal of the year IT’S #FACT: Dates for the beginning of Lent, Ramadan and Chinese New Year align this year for the first time since 1863 Reproduction/TV Vanguarda/Aziz Taher/Reuters See also Government did not create a single tax of 44% on rent Government did not create a single tax of 44% on rent VIDEOS: The most viewed now on g1 See the videos that are trending on g1 VIDEOS: Fato ou Fake explains SEE other checks carried out by the FATO ou FAKE team Add our WhatsApp number +55 (21) 97305-9827 (after adding the number, send a greeting to be subscribed)

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