, March 18 -- Several countries have announced that Eid Al Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, after completing 30 days of Ramadan and failing to sight the Shawwal crescent.

Among the nations confirming Friday for Eid are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey and Australia, reports GulfNews.

How moon sightings and calculations determined Eid

Crescent not sighted

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait reported that the crescent was not sighted, setting Friday as Eid.

Calculations determine Eid

Turkey: Astronomical calculations determined Friday as Eid.

Australia: Calculations and moon observations confirmed Friday as Eid.

Official announcements

Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq have officially ...