The sighting for the start of the month of Shawwal 1447, which also ushers in Eid-ul-Fitr shall be on Thursday 19 March 2026.

If sighted, 1st Shawwal 1447, the day when we mark Eid-ul-Fitr, shall be on Friday 20th March 2026.

Otherwise, Blessed Ramadan 1447 will last 30 days, with 1st Shawwal 1447, Eid-ul-Fitr day, falling on Saturday 21st March 2026, in-sha-Allah.

The data below is for the sighting of the crescent in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.