The Fast of Nineveh (Jonah)
Fast · Moves with Easter
Next date
Monday, February 22, 2027
15 Meshir 1743 AM
until Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (17 Meshir) · 3 days
until Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (17 Meshir) · 3 days
In 126 days
About The Fast of Nineveh (Jonah)
A fast of three days that begins on the Monday two weeks before Great Lent, commemorating the repentance of the people of Nineveh at the preaching of Jonah the prophet (the Book of Jonah). It is followed on the Thursday by Jonah's Passover, and its date moves every year with Easter.
The Fast of Nineveh (Jonah): dates for coming years
| Year | Day | Date | Coptic date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | February 22, 2027 – February 24, 2027 | 15 Meshir 1743 AM |
| 2028 | Monday | February 7, 2028 – February 9, 2028 | 29 Tobi 1744 AM |
| 2029 | Monday | January 29, 2029 – January 31, 2029 | 21 Tobi 1745 AM |
| 2030 | Monday | February 18, 2030 – February 20, 2030 | 11 Meshir 1746 AM |
| 2031 | Monday | February 3, 2031 – February 5, 2031 | 26 Tobi 1747 AM |
| 2032 | Monday | February 23, 2032 – February 25, 2032 | 15 Meshir 1748 AM |
| 2033 | Monday | February 14, 2033 – February 16, 2033 | 7 Meshir 1749 AM |