**Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia? KSA Supreme Court Calls Muslims to Spot Shawwal AH 1447 Crescent on March 18**
In Short
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims to look for the crescent of the Shawwal AH 1447 moon on March 18, 2026, which may indicate the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid ul Fitr.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has issued a statement calling on Muslims to look for the crescent of the Shawwal AH 1447 moon on the evening of March 18, 2026. The sighting of the moon will indicate the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the festival of Eid ul Fitr.
The court has urged Muslims in the kingdom to sight the moon with the naked eye, using telescopes, or through any other means of observation. The statement also noted that if the moon is not sighted on March 18, then Eid ul Fitr will be observed on March 19, 2026.
The Supreme Court’s announcement has created excitement and anticipation among Muslims in Saudi Arabia and around the world, as they prepare to celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims observe a month-long fast from dawn until sunset.
The festival is a time of joy, celebration, and gratitude, marked by prayers, feasting, and the exchange of gifts. In Saudi Arabia, Eid ul Fitr is a public holiday, and the streets are filled with festivities, including fireworks, parades, and traditional dances.
The Supreme Court’s call to sight the moon is an important ritual in the Islamic calendar, as it marks the beginning and end of the holy month of Ramadan. The sighting of the moon is based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is approximately 11 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar.
The Supreme Court’s announcement has also sparked a debate among Muslim scholars and astronomers about the best ways to sight the moon. Some argue that the use of telescopes and other modern technology can help improve the accuracy of moon sighting, while others insist on the importance of sighting the moon with the naked eye.
Despite the debate, the Supreme Court’s call to sight the moon has created a sense of unity and anticipation among Muslims in Saudi Arabia and around the world. As they prepare to celebrate Eid ul Fitr, Muslims are reminded of the importance of gratitude, compassion, and generosity, values that are at the heart of the Islamic faith.
As the evening of March 18 approaches, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and around the world will be looking to the skies with hope and anticipation, waiting for the first glimpse of the Shawwal AH 1447 crescent moon. The sighting of the moon will mark the end of a month of fasting and the beginning of a festival of joy, celebration, and gratitude.
Source: Times of India
