Astronomical calendars point to Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026, while Ramadan’s length depends on methodology
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابAstronomical calculations and several widely used Islamic calendars indicate the Shawwal crescent may be visible on Thursday evening, March 19, 2026, making Eid al-Fitr most likely on Friday, March 20.
The Fiqh Council of North America calendar lists Ramadan 1 (1447 AH) as Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and Shawwal 1 (Eid al-Fitr) as Friday, March 20, 2026, which would make Ramadan 30 days under that calendar.
However, Ramadan can be 29 or 30 days depending on how communities determine the start and end of the month (local sighting versus calculation-based criteria). If a community begins fasting on Thursday, February 19, a 29-day Ramadan becomes more plausible while Eid could still fall on March 20 if the Shawwal crescent is confirmed on March 19.
In many countries, final dates are tied to official moon-sighting processes and announcements, including calls to sight the crescent issued by religious authorities in Saudi Arabia
