On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the UAE community eagerly anticipates the joyous celebrations that accompany the holiday. As confirmed by the Diyanet Presidency, following the evaluation provided by the “Committee for Moon-Sighting for the month of Shawwal for the year 1447 AH,” it has been established that Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid, bringing a sense of unity and festivity across the nation.
The Presidency announced, based on the report submitted by the “Committee for Moon-Sighting for the month of Shawwal for the year 1447 AH,” which convened for this purpose on the evening of Wednesday, the 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to March 18, 2026, that the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon was not confirmed on that evening.
Thus, tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026, will complete the month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH, and therefore, Friday, March 20, 2026, will be the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH, and the first day of Eid al-Fitr in the country.
On this blessed occasion, the Chairman and members of the committee extend their warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and to their Highnesses, the members of the Supreme Council of the Union, the rulers of the Emirates, and to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Presidential Court, and to His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and to the Crown Princes and the people of the United Arab Emirates, and to the entire world.
We ask Allah Almighty to bring this occasion back to us and to our beloved homeland with blessings, goodness, and joy. Eid al-Fitr Mubarak to everyone, and praise be to Allah, the Lord of all worlds.