In the Netherlands, Eid al-Fitr is gradually establishing itself as a common day off . Faced with an increasingly diverse society, companies and schools are adapting their regulations to facilitate this Muslim religious celebration.
On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,201 people convicted by Moroccan courts. This act of clemency concerns inmates, individuals at liberty, as well as former repentant extremists.
The holy month of Ramadan is ending in Morocco. The Eid Al Fitr holiday, marking the first day of the month of Chaoual 1447 of the Hijri calendar , will officially be celebrated this Friday, March 20, 2026, throughout the kingdom.
The official date of Eid al-Fitr in France will be set this Wednesday evening. The religious commission is meeting for the traditional Night of Doubt, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan for Muslim believers.
To put an end to the recurring disagreements, about ten local Muslim religious authorities in France have announced a common date for Eid al-Fitr. This unprecedented initiative sets the end of Ramadan on Friday, March 20, favoring astronomical calculation.
The representative bodies largely agree on the date of Friday, March 20 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in France. However, the uncertainty linked to the traditional lunar observation leaves the risk of a new division within the community.
Nine French Muslim associations have launched an appeal for consultation to harmonize the determination of the dates of the liturgical calendar in France. This initiative aims to avoid divergences in the upcoming announcement of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
The Supreme Council of Ulema announced on Wednesday that the amount of Zakat Al Fitr remains set at 23 dirhams for the year 2026. This charity can be paid in food or money before the celebration of Eid.
According to astronomical calculations, the month of Ramadan should last thirty days this year in Morocco. The celebration of Eid Al-Fitr would thus be expected on Saturday, March 21, subject to official confirmation based on the observation of the crescent moon.
The religious commission of the Grand Mosque of Paris will meet on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to announce the date of Eid al-Fitr. This decision will be based on the observation of the moon and the results of astronomical calculations.
The French Council of the Muslim Faith announced that Friday, March 20, 2026 will mark the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This date, marking the end of the month of Ramadan 1447 H, is based on precise astronomical data.
Astronomical forecasts announce the celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1447 for Friday, March 20, 2026. If science confirms the visibility of the crescent, the official date in Morocco remains subject to the final decision of the religious authorities.