The date of Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Morocco.. Sighting of the Shawwal crescent is possible today and the decision will be made in the evening

My press – Morocco

This evening, Thursday, March 19, 2026, Moroccans are awaiting the official announcement of the date of Eid al-Fitr, amid astronomical data indicating the difficulty of seeing the crescent of Shawwal, which makes the final decision linked to the results of the legal observation after sunset.

She announcedMinistry of Endowments and Islamic AffairsThe process of observing the crescent of Shawwal 1447 AH will take place this evening, corresponding to the 29th of Ramadan, as it called on judges and Islamic affairs delegates in various regions of the Kingdom to monitor the crescent and inform them of the results of the sighting immediately, whether it is proven or not.

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In the same context, the International Center for Astronomy reported that seeing the crescent in Morocco is theoretically possible, but it remains very difficult, and requires precise conditions, including complete clarity in the atmosphere, staying away from light pollution, in addition to the availability of monitoring experience, with the possibility of using optical devices such as telescopes and telescopes due to the weak illumination of the crescent and its lowness on the horizon.

According to these data, if the sighting of the crescent moon is confirmed this evening, Friday, March 20, 2026 will be the first dayEid al-FitrIn Morocco. However, if the vision is not confirmed, which is the most likely scenario according to astronomical calculations, the month of Ramadan will be completed in thirty days, so that Eid al-Fitr will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

The official announcement of the date of Eid al-Fitr remains within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, based on the results of field monitoring and Sharia sighting certificates that are verified in accordance with the approved controls.

Source:“My press”