Muslims eagerly await the start of Eid al-Fitr 2026, marking the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH. The celebration begins with Takbeer and gratitude to Allah for completing Ramadan fasting, with fasting prohibited on Eid day.

• Eid prayer times by city:

  • Cairo: 6:24 AM

  • Aswan: 6:18 AM

  • Assiut: 6:24 AM

  • Giza: 6:25 AM

  • Alexandria: 6:29 AM

  • Ismailia: 6:20 AM

  • El Quseir: 6:12 AM

  • Zagazig: 6:23 AM

  • Sadat City: 6:27 AM

  • Suez: 6:19 AM

  • Arish: 6:14 AM

  • Farafra: 6:37 AM

  • Fayoum: 6:26 AM

  • Mansoura: 6:23 AM

  • Minya: 6:26 AM

  • Beni Suef: 6:25 AM

  • Port Said: 6:20 AM

• Eid date: Astronomical calculations suggest Eid al-Fitr 2026 falls on Friday, March 20, with Ramadan likely lasting 29 days. The crescent of Shawwal 1447 AH will be confirmed on Thursday, March 19.

• Official holiday: The Eid holiday for public and private sectors is expected from Friday, March 20, to Sunday, March 22, 2026.

• Takbeer: Recommended from sunset of the last Ramadan day at homes, mosques, streets, and markets, continuing until the start of Eid prayer. A common form of Takbeer is:
  "Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar, la ilaha illa Allah..."

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