Wednesday 18 / March / 2026
Muscat: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced that the first day of Eid Al Fitr will fall on March 20 (Friday) after the Shawwal moon was not sighted in the kingdom.
"The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramadan, and that Friday is the day of the Blessed Eid Al Fitr," the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and other Gulf nations also reported that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted.
Oman to decide on Thursday evening to decide on the first day of Eid.
