GAMBIA: Shawwal Moon Not Sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Fitr 2026 on Friday, March 20

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Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on the evening of March 18, 2026, confirming Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, with Ramadan completing its full 30 days

  • The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on the evening of March 18, 2026, despite observations at multiple observatories across the Kingdom.
  • Ramadan 1447 AH will complete its full 30 days, placing Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, 2026.

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