Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in South Africa set for March 21
Muslims across South Africa will joyfully celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21
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Muslims across South Africa will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan
The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa announced that following no confirmed reports of moon-sighting, it has determined that Blessed Ramadan 1447 ends with 30 days on Friday, March 20.
"Consequently, in South Africa, the 1st day of Shawwal 1447, the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, corresponds to Saturday 21st March 2026, in-sha-Allah," it said.
Following no confirmed reports of moon-sighting, the United Ulama Council of South Africa has determined that Blessed Ramadan 1447 ends with 30 days on Friday
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Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia noted the end of fasting on Friday.
Observing the Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam, requiring believers to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours.
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