Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced that Eid-el-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.
With the moon not sighted, the holy month of Ramadan will run for a complete 30 days, bringing the 1447 AH fast to an end on Friday. The announcement was made on Wednesday through HaraminInfo’s official social media platforms.
“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. Āmīn.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Government of Nigeria had earlier declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan.
The announcement was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani.
