Jordan marks Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, March 20
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Jordan has announced that Eid Al-Fitr will fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the conclusion of Ramadan on Thursday, according to the Grand Mufti, Dr. Ahmed Al-Hasanat.
Several countries have announced the start of Eid Al-Fitr 1447 AH based on lunar observations, with the celebration falling on Friday, March 20, 2026, for most Arab and Islamic nations, while others will mark it on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Eid in other countries:
In Friday-observing countries, authorities confirmed that Thursday would complete the month of Ramadan after the crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday evening.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, and other nations including Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Turkey, the Maldives, Senegal, Nigeria, and Chad officially declared Friday as the first day of Eid. The Grand Muftis and official religious bodies in these countries relied on astronomical calculations and regional reports to determine the start of the month of Shawwal.
Meanwhile, some countries will celebrate Eid on Saturday. Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Brunei reported that the crescent was not confirmed on Thursday, making Saturday, March 21, 2026, their first day of Eid.
