The preliminary estimates reveal that the Eid Al-Fitr prayer for the year 2026 is set to take place at 07:15 AM in major Moroccan cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, and Meknes. This timing is based on geographical calculations that determine the prayer time to be approximately 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise, while also considering slight variations in minutes between the northern and southern regions of the kingdom.
Astronomical data released by observation centers indicate that Saturday, March 21, 2026, will mark the beginning of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid, provided that the sighting of the crescent moon is confirmed on the evening of Friday, March 20.
Islamic affairs representatives are diligently preparing prayer sites, large squares, and ancient mosques to accommodate the anticipated crowds. They emphasize that adhering to the specified time for the Eid Al-Fitr prayer aims to organize the flow of worshippers and ensure that the rituals are performed in a spirit of reverence. Local authorities in different cities are coordinating to secure the designated prayer areas and facilitate traffic in the vicinity well ahead of the commencement of the Takbir (the call to prayer).
According to established regulations, if the crescent moon is not sighted on the evening of Friday, it will automatically result in completing Ramadan with thirty days, thereby postponing the Eid Al-Fitr prayer to the following Sunday. This information will be communicated to the public through official channels and the Moroccan News Agency immediately after the observation process concludes on the evening of the twenty-ninth of Ramadan, ensuring unified observance of the rituals across the kingdom from Tangier to Goulimine.
Moroccan citizens are keenly monitoring these dates to arrange family visits and prepare traditional sweets that characterize Moroccan tables during this occasion. The timing of the Eid Al-Fitr prayer is closely associated with the onset of celebratory festivities and social exchanges of greetings. Additionally, the Ministry of Endowments is working on publishing lists of approved prayer sites and speakers on its electronic portal to inform the public of all the organizational details related to the Eid prayer in each region individually.
As reported by shbabbek.com.
