The end of Ramadan 1447 is expected to be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026 in France. Despite divergent fasting starts, the religious authorities and astronomical data converge this year towards a common celebration date.
According to astronomical forecasts, Ramadan will last 30 days this year in Morocco. Since observing the lunar crescent will be impossible on March 19, the Eid al-Fitr holiday is expected to be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
In Tangier, a popular singer was arrested by the police after the release of a video showing him performing a song inciting "drunkenness and debauchery" in front of minors, during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in the Bir Chifa neighborhood.
Several hotel units in Moroccan cities like Marrakech have been fully booked during the Eid al-Fitr period.
It’s a full house in Moroccan hotels during Eid Al Fitr. Domestic tourism is booming.
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI granted his pardon to 1,533 people, convicted by various courts in the kingdom, some of whom are in detention and others at liberty. The Belgo-Moroccan Abdelkader Belliraj, convicted of terrorism, who was serving a life sentence (reduced to 25 years) in the Loudaya prison in Marrakech, is among the beneficiaries.
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31 in Morocco, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has just confirmed. Here is the full press release.
Astronomical calculations predict the celebration of Eid Al Fitr in Morocco on Monday, March 31, 2025, contrary to several Arab and European countries, but the observation of the moon remains the preferred option for the Moroccan religious authorities for the time being.
In Morocco, bus travel prices are experiencing a sharp increase as Eid al-Fitr approaches. Travelers are calling for the authorities to intervene.
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025 in France, the Great Mosque of Paris has just confirmed. Here is the full message of this announcement.
Based on astronomical calculations, the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the date of celebration of Eid el Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
On what date will Eid al-Fitr 2025 be celebrated in France? While the faithful are divided on Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31, the Great Mosque of Paris will announce this Saturday the likely date of the celebration of this feast marking the end of the month of Ramadan.