March 9, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, prayer and neighborhood for Muslims world wide. This yr, Ramadan is anticipated to start on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 17 and finish after sunset Thursday, March 19, though the precise dates could depend…
March 14, 2026, 5:17 a.m. ET Eid al-Fitr is the Islamic vacation that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The vacation is anticipated to start on the night of March 19 or March 20, 2026, relying on the sighting of the subsequent waxing crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr, which implies “festival of breaking…
March 16, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET Many Muslim communities depend on Saudi Arabia’s official moon sighting to substantiate the date of Eid al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan. The vacation’s date is decided by the sighting of the waxing crescent moon, which begins the brand new month of Shawwal. Spotters may see the waxing crescent…
March 16, 2026, 11:24 a.m. ET Ramadan is a month of fasting and introspection for Muslims that ends with the competition of Eid al-Fitr. The actual date of Eid al-Fitr is decided by the sighting of the waxing crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr, which means “festival of breaking the fast,” is a joyous time for household,…