Moon sighting delays Eid 2026 as Ramadan ends March 19

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Ramadan 2026 will end on March 19 after Saudi moon-sighting attempts did not confirm the crescent, meaning Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin on March 20; Eid marks the Festival of Breaking the Fast and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, gatherings and sweets, observed by about 2 billion Muslims.
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