By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, after confirming that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal was not sighted on Wednesday.
The announcement was shared in a post by Haramain Sharifain Info, which stated:
“BREAKING NEWS: The crescent moon has NOT been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, #EidAlFitr will be celebrated on Friday, 20th March 2026.
“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.”
Meanwhile, Nigerian Muslims are still awaiting an official announcement from the Sultan of Sokoto, who traditionally confirms the end of Ramadan in the country.