10FEB

Lunar New Year Comes 19 Days Later This Year

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Billions of people celebrate the Lunar New Year and have to keep up with its shifting date. In 2024, the lunar year starts 19 days later than in 2023. The culprit? Hiding in the sky. Full Story

07FEB

Isra and Mi'raj in Canada

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Many Muslims in Canada observe Isra and Mi'raj (Al Isra' wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Miraj). This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. Full Story

20APR

Palestine Delays DST Start in 2024 and 2025

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Daylight Saving Time (DST) will start one week later than previously announced in Palestine. Full Story

Issue #130:

This edition is all about the Moon: the biggest eclipse ‘miss,’ the longest Moon phase, and a lunar rendezvous with Jupiter.