Is there a second Ramadan in 2024?

No, there will not be a second Ramadan in 2024.

Understanding Ramadan's Calendar Cycle

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, follows a lunar calendar system. This Islamic calendar is approximately 10 to 11 days shorter than the solar Gregorian calendar used worldwide. This difference means that:

• Consistent Shift: Ramadan begins roughly 10 days earlier each subsequent Gregorian year.
• Full Cycle: Over approximately 33 years, Ramadan cycles through all the seasons of the Gregorian calendar.

Why a Second Ramadan Might Occur (and Why Not in 2024)

A phenomenon where two Ramadans occur within a single Gregorian calendar year is rare but possible. This specific event happens under a very particular condition.

• The Condition: According to information, including insights from Quora, a second Ramadan will fall in the same Gregorian year only when the first Ramadan begins at the very start or in the first week of January of that year.
• The Mechanism: If Ramadan commences in early January, its natural 10-day annual shift backwards ensures that it will complete its cycle and then start again in December of the same year.
• 2024's Timing: For 2024, Ramadan began around March 10th or 11th (depending on moon sighting and geographical location). Since it did not start in early January, the necessary condition for a second Ramadan in December 2024 was not met. Therefore, as explicitly stated, "There won't be two Ramdans in 2024."

Summary: Ramadan in 2024