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Chularatchamontri Announces No Moon Sighting Eid al-Fitr Set for 21 March 2026

Society19 Mar 2026 21:00 GMT+7

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Chularatchamontri Announces No Moon Sighting Eid al-Fitr Set for 21 March 2026

"Chularatchamontri Office" Announced that no moon was sighted, determining that the first day of Shawwal, "Eid al-Fitr," falls on Saturday, 21 March 2026.


19 March 2026Chularatchamontri OfficeAnnounced the determination of the first day of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) in the Hijri year 1447, stating, "As previously announced for Thai Muslim communities nationwide to sight the moon to determine the first day of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) in Hijri year 1447 on Thursday, 19 March 2026, after sunset,

it was found that no one sighted the moon. Therefore, it is hereby announced that the first day of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) in Hijri year 1447 corresponds to Saturday, 21 March 2026."


Thanks to the Chularatchamontri Office's Facebook page.