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SPA Jeddah, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud addressed citizens, residents and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, congratulating them and calling for peace, security and stability. In a speech delivered by Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, King Salman expressed gratitude for the completion of Ramadan and extended Eid greetings, praying for the acceptance of fasting and

RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait will close its Grand Mosque to worshippers during Eid Al-Fitr prayers due to current circumstances, the Ministry of Information said on Thursday. The mosque, located in Kuwait City, typically accommodates large numbers of worshippers during major religious occasions. Authorities said Eid prayers will instead be held in regular mosques, with no large gatherings permitted. The decision comes as Gulf countries take pre

RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced that Eid Al-Fitr will begin on Friday, after the crescent moon of Shawwal was not sighted, the Royal Court said on Wednesday. The Supreme Court confirmed that Thursday will complete the 30 days of Ramadan, with Eid celebrations starting on Friday. The announcement followed a session held by the Supreme Court to review reports on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent.

SPA RIYADH, March 16, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gold jewelry remains one of the most popular Eid Al-Fitr gifts in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, where many residents traditionally present gold ornaments to female family members in appreciation of their efforts during the holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Residents often give gold gifts to mothers, wives, daughters and sisters to acknowledge the work involved in preparing daily iftar and suhoo

Jeddah, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabian Airlines has added 20 flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and the Red Sea destination during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Red Sea Destination, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The additional flights bring the total number of services on the route in both directions to 44. The initiative forms part of a partnership aimed at promoting tourism destinations in the Ki

WAM RIYADH, March 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) said astronomical calculations indicate that Eid Al-Fitr in the United Arab Emirates will fall on Friday, March 20, 2026. According to the academy’s observatory, the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal will not be visible on Wednesday, March 18, which corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan. The moon is expected to set before sunset that eve

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has announced Eid al-Fitr 2026 holiday dates for the public and private sectors across the Kingdom, according to the information provided. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development set a four-day holiday at the end of Ramadan to mark Eid al-Fitr. The holiday is due to start on Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to Ramadan 29, 1447, and will run for four days, with normal working routines returning