Democrats Criticized for Ignoring Ash Wednesday

Party highlighted Ramadan and Lunar New Year instead, drawing backlash from Christians

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Democrat Party has been criticized for ignoring Ash Wednesday, the Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, while highlighting Muslim and Chinese traditions on social media instead. The party's posts about Ramadan and Lunar New Year drew criticism from some users who accused the Democrats of overlooking Christianity.

Why it matters

Ash Wednesday is an important Christian observance, marking the beginning of the Lenten season leading up to Easter. The criticism highlights ongoing tensions between the Democratic Party and some Christian voters who feel their faith is not being adequately recognized or represented.

The details

Breitbart News reviewed the Democrat Party's social media profiles and found no references to Ash Wednesday on February 18. Instead, the party highlighted Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and the Lunar New Year celebrated by Chinese communities. This drew backlash from some users who accused the Democrats of ignoring Christianity and catering to other faiths.

  • Ash Wednesday was observed on February 18, 2026.
  • The Democrat Party's social media posts about Ramadan and Lunar New Year were made around this time.

The players

Democrat Party

The political party that controls the U.S. federal government and has been accused of overlooking Christian observances in favor of highlighting Muslim and Chinese traditions.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who issued a proclamation on Ash Wednesday acknowledging the importance of the Christian observance.

Zohran Mamdani

The Democratic mayor of New York City who was criticized for a simple Ramadan post without mentioning Ash Wednesday.

Anthony Piagentini

A city councilman in Lewisville, Kentucky who questioned why a local bridge was lit up to honor Ramadan but not for Ash Wednesday.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Great. When are we lighting it up for Ash Wednesday? You know, the kickoff to the holiest time of year for the largest religious population in Louisville?”

— Anthony Piagentini, City Councilman, Lewisville, Kentucky (Social media)

What’s next

It remains to be seen if the Democrat Party will acknowledge Ash Wednesday in the future or continue to face criticism from Christian voters for overlooking the observance.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between the Democratic Party and some Christian voters who feel their faith is not being adequately recognized or represented. It underscores the need for greater religious inclusivity and sensitivity in political messaging and outreach.