Ongoing updates: List of countries that have announced the first day of Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH so far
2026-03-18
Saudi Arabia | Astronomer Abdullah Al-Khudairi settles the debate and determines the first day of Eid al-Fitr astronomically
Arab and Islamic countries are observing the crescent moon of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) this evening.
Rain, thunderstorms, and hail are expected in 18 Arab countries.
2026-03-16
Mohammed Al-Shaker, via Nabdh Al-Balad: It is astronomically impossible to see the crescent moon in most Arab countries on Wednesday.
2026-03-15
A Mediterranean storm is expected to form off the coast of Libya mid-week, with significant repercussions later extending to other countries in the eastern Mediterranean.
Video | Severe hailstorm covers the Nafud Shaqiqa desert south of Unaizah in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Meteorology warns of strong winds and widespread dust storms in 9 regions today
The sub-Khamaseen low-pressure system deepened today after moving over the sea... and 3 points summarize its effects on the region
2026-03-14
Saudi Arabia | Friday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr
Saudi Arabia | Reports indicate that the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted at the observatories.
Saudi Arabia | Moon-sighting committees take their places in preparation for the start of the Shawwal crescent sighting.
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