Ramadan, Lent likely to start on same day – Catholic bishop

2026-02-09 - 01:56

COTABATO CITY – The observance of the Lenten season by Roman Catholics and the fasting month by Islamic believers might begin on the same day, Feb. 18 this year, a Catholic bishop said Monday. An estimated seven million Muslims in the country are likely to begin the holy month of Ramadan on February 18 or 19, depending on the sightings