South Africa to Officially Celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 21

The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has ruled that Ramadan 1447 will last a full 30 days, ending on Friday, March 20. The post South Africa to Officially Celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March…

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The Islamic calendar is lunar, meaning the start of months, including Ramadan and Eid, depends on the sighting of the new moon. This can lead to different countries celebrating on different days due to varying moon-sighting traditions and astronomical calculations.

Key entitiesSouth Africa United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA)Ramadan 1447 Eid Al Fitr

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Eid ul Fitr 2026: South Africa announces official date; why is Eid on different days explained

South Africa will mark Eid ul Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, a day after many Gulf nations and countries in the West, due to local moon-sighting traditions and astronomical data. This highlights the global diversity in determining Islamic festival dates, influenced by regional interpretations and scientific calculations, creating a familiar pattern across continents.

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