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