Is it Eid al-Fitr today? The end of Ramadan is upon us

20 Mar 2026 • 5:23 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The end date for Ramadan for Muslims in the UK and worldwide has been announced.
  • The UAE moon-sighting committee met on March 18 to assess observations of the Shawwal crescent moon.
  • Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court also called upon officials and citizens to look for the Shawwal Moon.
  • It was confirmed that Eid al Fitr will begin today, March 20.
  • This decision was made after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted.

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