Saudi Arabia has officially declared that Eid‑el‑Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, after confirming that the crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday evening.
This means Ramadan will continue until Thursday, giving worshippers one more day of fasting and prayer.
The announcement, shared via HaraminInfo, encouraged Muslims to maximize the remaining hours of devotion and pray for acceptance of their worship and good health in future Ramadans.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Muslims are awaiting the declaration from the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar 3rd, who traditionally announces the official sighting of the moon and confirms the date of Eid for Nigeria.
His pronouncement will determine whether Nigerian Muslims align with the Saudi declaration or observe Eid on a different day, depending on local moon sighting reports.
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