CAIRO – 19 March 2026: Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced on Thursday that Friday is the first day of Shawwal for the year 1447 AH and the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
It said in a statement that it has observed the crescent moon of Shawwal for the year 1447 AH after sunset on Thursday, the 29th of Ramadan, through its Sharia and scientific committees spread throughout the country.
Based on the results of this correct and legitimate visual observation, the sighting of the crescent moon of Shawwal has been confirmed. Therefore, the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta announced that Friday is the first day of Shawwal for the year 1447 AH.
Dar Al-Ifta extended its congratulations to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, wishing him continued health and well-being. It also extended its congratulations to the Egyptian people, and to all the Presidents, kings, and princes of Arab and Islamic countries, and to all Muslims everywhere, praying to God Almighty that He may bring these blessed days back to Egypt and to them all with prosperity, goodness, blessings, security, and peace.
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