Eid Mubarak to you and yours!

Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated today, Friday, March 20, 2026, across much of the world, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kenya, following the completion of the 30th day of Ramadan. 

Saudi Arabia & UAE are Officially celebrating today, March 20, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Wednesday evening, resulting in a full 30-day Ramadan.

Many regions in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) are expected to celebrate tomorrow, Saturday, March 21, depending on local moon sightings conducted on Friday evening.

Other nations like Turkey and Singapore had already announced their celebration dates based on astronomical calculations. 

Muslims began the day with special congregational prayers known as Salat al-Eid in mosques and open grounds.An essential pre-prayer requirement is Zakat al-Fitr, a charitable donation given to ensure those in need can also participate in the festivities.

The day is marked by feasting, visiting family, and exchanging the greeting “Eid Mubarak”. In some regions like the UAE, authorities have moved prayers exclusively indoors due to regional tensions. 

In UAE, public sector employees are currently on a four-day break (March 19–22), while the private sector has a three-day holiday.

The Kenyan government declared today a public holiday to mark the occasion.

By Anthony Solly