Authorities in Saudi Arabia have officially announced Friday, March 20, 2026, as the date for the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr following the non-sighting of the crescent moon.
The update was shared on Wednesday through the HaraminInfo social media platforms, confirming that the new moon, which signals the end of Ramadan, was not observed.
“The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March 2026.
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“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,” the platform wrote.
With this confirmation, Muslims in Saudi Arabia will complete the full 30 days of Ramadan before marking the Eid celebration.