Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries to mark Eid on Friday
Eid Al Fitr 2026: Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia to be celebrated on Friday, as the Shawwal crescent has not been sighted
Turkey, Singapore have also announced Eid dates as Shawwal crescent moon sighting across the world starts
The crescent of Shawwal 1447 AH was not visible on Wednesday anywhere in Saudi Arabia resultantly, the month of Ramadan will be of thirty days and Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated on Friday.
Various Muslims countries across the world are set to sight crescent moon of Shawwal as Holy Month of Ramadan is ending and Eid Ul Fitr months begin.
Countries, like Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, will attempt to sight the Shawwal crescent today (Wednesday) evening, marking the 29th day of Ramadan. Other Muslim countries also conducting moon sightings today which are including Bahrain, Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, Kuwait, Yemen, and parts of Iraq.
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, marks the 29th of Ramadan in several countries including Pakistan, which will try to sight the Shawwal crescent after iftar.
The first day of Eid Al Fitr in these countries—including Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Iran, parts of Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Oman, Jordan, Syria, Morocco, and Mauritania—will depend on the appearance of the crescent, and is expected to fall on Friday or Saturday.
Turkey, Singapore announce first day of Eid Al Fitr
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Authorities in Turkey and Singapore have established different dates for Eid Al-Fitr, as both countries rely on astronomical computations rather than conventional moon observing to conclude the start of Islamic months.
Turkey has stated that Friday, March 20, will be Eid Al Fitr, based on estimates indicating the possibility of sighting the Shawwal crescent on Thursday from Turkey and other zones.
Meanwhile, Singapore has also verified that Saturday, March 21, will mark Eid Al Fitr, as astronomical facts shows the crescent will not be seen from Singapore on Thursday.
Officials noted that Wednesday marks the 28th day of Ramadan in both countries, with Eid dates defined through pre-calculated lunar visibility models.
