Saudi moon sighting pins Eid al-Fitr 2026 on March 20

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Source: The Oklahoman
Saudi moon sighting pins Eid al-Fitr 2026 on March 20
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Saudi moon-sighting authorities confirmed Eid al-Fitr 2026 will begin on Friday, March 20, with the Shawwal crescent possibly sighted on March 19–20; Eid marks the start of Shawwal after Ramadan and is celebrated worldwide with prayers, festive meals, greetings of Eid Mubarak, and Zakat al-Fitr donations.

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