Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta announced on Thursday evening that Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal 1447 AH. The announcement followed the official sighting of the new lunar crescent by the nation’s specialized Sharia and scientific committees. After sunset on Thursday, the … The post Egypt officially announces Friday, as the first day of Eid al-Fitr appeared first on Egypt Independent .