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When Does Ramadan End? Watch Venus With ‘Eid Moon’ On The Equinox
Eid al-Fitr marks Ramadan’s end, a month of fasting, prayer, and charity observed by Muslims worldwide, with celebrations including family meals and mosque prayers.
- Nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, expected to begin Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20, depending on the sighting of the waxing crescent moon in the Middle East.
- This celebration marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month during which Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunup to sundown while engaging in prayer and charitable acts.
- Observers follow Sunnahs including attending morning prayers at local masjids and wearing fine clothes; Muslims must also provide Zakat al-Fitr charitable donations to the needy before prayers begin.
- Traditions vary by country, but families and friends typically gather to share sweets and delicious food after morning prayers, while children receive gifts and money known as Eidi.
- While Eid al-Fitr concludes the current cycle, Muslims anticipate the second major festival, Eid al-Adha, predicted to fall on the evening of May 26, 2026.
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This feast is set at the end of Ramadan month, and should not be confused with Eid al-Kebir, the largest celebration of the Muslim world.
When is Eid al-Fitr in the US, is Ramadan over? Moon sighting and key dates for you
Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected around March 19–20, as per the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, which marks the end of Ramadan. Muslims around the world, including almost 1% of Ohioans, will celebrate the festival through prayers, family gatherings, feasting, and charitable acts. Although Eid is officially a one-day celebration, some communities observe it for up to three days. This festival reminds Muslims of spiritual reflection, compassion…
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