Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the Kingdom to look for the crescent moon of Shawwal on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.The date corresponds to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447.For more news on Saudi Arabia, visit our dedicated page.The sighting of the Shawwal crescent marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and determines the start of Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia.The court urged anyone who sights the crescent moon – whether with naked eye or through binoculars – to report it to the nearest court and register their testimony or contact the nearest center for assistance in reaching a court.The court also encouraged those capable of sighting the crescent to participate in official moon-sighting committees formed across the Kingdom, emphasizing that doing so contributes to cooperation in righteousness and benefits all Muslims.Read more:Saudi Arabia intercepts over 60 drones overnight, including in Riyadh, Eastern