Council apologizes for not controlling moon phases since 4.53 billion years ago

A Facebook exchange between a local council and a commenter who complains about the council wishing people Happy Ramadan before Happy Lent. The council responds with an extensive, hilariously pedantic explanation citing the Council of Nicaea and disavowing responsibility for the moon's creation. Extracted text: Bedford Borough Council · Follow 10h Wishing Bedford Borough a Happy Lent, the period of 40 days when many Christians may choose to give up certain luxuries and make space to reflect, pray, and read the Bible to prepare for the celebrations of Easter. Maggie Tyers Funny you put Ramadan and eid up first. Its a Christian country first and foremost. 7h Like Reply 5 Author Bedford Borough Council Maggie Tyers Ramadan began on February 17. That is why we put our Ramadan message on social media yesterday. Lent began today, which is why our Lent message went on social media one day later. The date of Lent is determined by the church calendar, rooted in the decisions of the Council of Nicaea (325 AD). The official start of Ramadan traditionally depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Bedford Borough Council holds no authority over the Council of Nicaea and was not responsible for the creation of the moon 4.53billion years ago. 6h Like Reply 36