Yes, there will be three Eids in 2030.
The Islamic calendar is lunar, meaning it is based on the cycles of the moon. Because lunar years are shorter than solar years (approximately 354 days versus 365 days), Islamic holidays shift forward by about 11 days each year in the Gregorian calendar. This difference can lead to the unusual occurrence of having two Ramadans within the same Gregorian year, which in turn means having three Eid celebrations. Eid al-Fitr follows Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha occurs later in the Islamic year.
In 2030, the two Ramadans, and subsequently the three Eids, are a consequence of the lunar calendar's shorter length compared to the solar calendar. This phenomenon is a fascinating aspect of how different calendar systems interact. One of the Eids is projected to fall on Christmas day in 2030.
