Eid-el-Fitr to be observed Friday as Shawwal crescent not sighted

Saudi Arabia has announced that Eid-el-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday.

The development indicates that the Ramadan fast will complete its full 30 days before the celebration.
A Saudi-based online news platform, Haramain, confirmed the update on Wednesday via its X handle.
It stated: “The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March 2026.
“May Allāh allow us to utilise the remaining moments of this blessed month to engage in that which pleases Him, may He accept our siyām, qiyām & a’māl and may He allow us to witness many more Ramadāns in good health.”