After conducting the moon sighting (rukyatul hilaal) on Wednesday evening, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has decided that the moon of Shawwal has not been sighted anywhere in the Kingdom. Therefore, Thursday will complete the 30th day of Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr falls on Friday, 20 March 2026.
Below is the official announcement as communicated by the Saudi News Agency:
Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The Royal Court issued a statement today announcing that the Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026, is the final day of Ramadan, and Friday, March 20, 2026, is the first day of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH.
On the occasion of Eid, the Supreme Court congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince, all citizens, residents, and Muslims, praying to Allah Almighty to accept the fasting, night prayers, and good deeds of Muslims, and to preserve the Kingdom’s security, stability, and prosperity.
— SPA
