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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Presidential Court has announced that Thursday, March 19 will complete the holy month of Ramadan, and Friday, March 20 will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in the UAE.
In a statement, the Presidential Court said that, based on the decision of the Moon-sighting Committee for Shawwal 1447 AH—affiliated with the UAE Council for Fatwa—which convened on Wednesday evening in Abu Dhabi, corresponding to 29th Ramadan 1447 AH (18 March 2026), and following a review of reports and moon-sighting results across the country, the Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the evening.
Accordingly, Thursday, 19 March 2026, will be the final day of Ramadan, and Friday, 20 March 2026, will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in the UAE.
On this blessed occasion, the Presidential Court extended its highest congratulations and best wishes to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the Emirates; His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court; His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; the Crown Princes and Deputy Rulers; the people of the UAE; and the wider Arab and Islamic nations.
The statement concluded with prayers to Almighty Allah to return this occasion with continued blessings, prosperity, and wellbeing for the UAE and the world.
