Why does Shawwal 1447 start on 2026-03-20?
This Hijri date is based on the official moon sighting announcement in
SA.
Saudi Arabia Supreme Court
Official authority for Saudi moon sighting
Explanation
According to Saudi Arabia Supreme Court, the crescent moon was not sighted, and the previous Hijri month was completed as thirty days.
Accordingly, Friday, 20 March 2026 was declared as the first day of Shawwal.
التوضيح (Arabic)
أعلنت المحكمة العليا السعودية عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال، وبذلك تم إتمام الشهر السابق ثلاثين يومًا.
وعليه، فإن يوم الجمعة، ٢٠ مارس ٢٠٢٦ هو أول أيام شهر شوال ١٤٤٧ هـ.
How was this date determined?
- Decision type: not_seen
- Authority scope: SA
Official announcement (original text)
Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA -- The Royal Court issued a statement today announcing that the Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026, is the final day of Ramadan, and Friday, March 20, 2026, is the first day of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH.
On the occasion of Eid, the Supreme Court congratulates the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH the Crown Prince, all citizens, residents, and Muslims, praying to Allah Almighty to accept the fasting, night prayers, and good deeds of Muslims, and to preserve the Kingdom's security, stability, and prosperity.
Why dates may differ
Hijri months are determined by moon sighting practices, which may vary
between countries and authorities. Alhabib reports official announcements
without issuing religious rulings.
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