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A lunar calendar is based on the phases of the Moon and consists of 12 months in a year. It is different from the more common solar calendar as it is 11 days shorter. Many traditional cultures and religions use lunar calendars to determine the timing of religious observances and festivals.

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Do you follow the lunar calendar or solar calendar?

Lunar calendar


Who invented the Lunar Calendar?

George Washington invented the lunar calendar


What religions use the lunar calendar?

Judaism uses lunar and solar together. They add an occasional leap-month to reconcile it to the solar calendar. Islam uses the lunar calendar exclusively. Druids use the Lunar calendar; and Christians use the Lunar calendar to calculate Easter every year. Some Satanists and Pagans use the Lunar Calendar. In fact the Lunar calendar is used by everyone to some degree.


Why Chinese called Chinese New Year as lunar new year?

Because in the Chinese Calendar, which is the Lunar Calendar, it is the New Year. The Lunar Calendar and Solar Calendar is different.


How long is lunar calendar?

Twelve months of a lunar calendar total 354 days.


Is lunar in lunar calendar capitalized?

Yes, "lunar" in "lunar calendar" is not typically capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun.


What is a lunar calendar?

A lunar calendar is based on the cycle of the moon (luna). A "lunar year" has about thirteen twenty-eight-day months.


Lunar Calendar:?

A calendar that is based on the phases of the moon.


Is Chinese lunar calendar same as your normal calendar?

no it is not.


How does a lunar calendar differ from other calendars?

A lunar calendar is a calendar based on the phases of the moon as opposed to one determined by the Sun, known as the solar calendar. The lunar calendar varies from different regions. For example, the Hindu calendar starts their first day of the month on a different day than to the Chinese calendar.


What is the difference between a lunar calendar and a Gregorian?

A lunar calendar is based on the movements of the Moon. It is a general description of a type of calendar. There are many lunar calendars. The Gregorian Calendar is one particular calendar. It was established by Pope Gregory XIII, who introduced it in 1582. It is the calendar that much of the world now uses.