When Crescent and Cross Converge: Ramadan 1447 and Lent 2026 Begin Together
By Hamza Samanya, opines On 18th February 2026, an uncommon alignment of sacred time unfolds across the world. Muslims begin Ramadan 1447 AH, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, while millions of Christians; Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists and other traditions enter the solemn season of Lent. Though rooted in distinct theological histories, both seasons call…