The religious period marks a time of reflection for many faithful Christians across the US.

Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18 this year), is a period of 40 days preceding Easter and excluding Sundays. Lent is often observed as a time of repentance, ...

Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy ...

Fat Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter. In 2026, Mardi Gras will take place on Tuesday, February 17, with Lent beginning ...

Mount Ibu in North Maluku erupted again on Feb 16,2026; it's at Level II warning. PVMBG advises no activity within 2km radius. In 2026, it has erupted 261 times, second only to Semeru's 326 eruptions ...

A balance between dos and don’ts is also needed, veteran Brazilian Carnival partygoers assure. Drinking water under Rio’s scorching summer heat is a must. But drinking too much of it requires revelers ...

Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Monday, February 16, 2026. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies ...

Find out when Lent, Ash Wednesday, and other Holy Week dates are, why Easter's date changes, and if schools are off for spring break.