Ramadan and Lent begin in a rare convergence
Between February 17 and 18, 2026, the Lunar New Year, Ramadan, and Lent all begin within less than 24 hours of each other — a historic overlap not seen since 1863 and one that won't happen again until 2189, in 163 years. In France, the Great Mosque of
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe
Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.
