Estimated Date for Eid Al-Fitr 2026
According to Sarra Snoussi, head of the Universe Pavilion at the Tunis Science City, Eid Al-Fitr 2026 is expected to be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, based on astronomical estimates. This information was published in a statement shared on the Tunis Science City Facebook page.
Astronomical Calculations
Based on calculations, Thursday, March 19, 2026 corresponds to the 29th of Ramadan 1447 in the Hijri calendar. The central conjunction of the Moon will occur on this day at 2:23 a.m. The observation of the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal is expected after sunset, scheduled for 6:31 p.m. The Moon is expected to set at 7:15 p.m., 43 minutes after the Sun, with an estimated height of 9 degrees above the horizon, and a lunar age of 16 hours and 8 minutes since the conjunction.
Visibility of the Crescent Moon
These conditions are considered favorable for the visibility of the crescent moon, making it likely that the month of Shawwal will begin on March 20, and therefore, Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on the same day.
