World Print edition: 2026-03-19

GCC states to mark Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday

Published March 19, 2026 Updated March 19, 2026 06:08am

KARACHI: Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that Friday was the first day of Eid-Ul-Fitr that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

The Saudi Supreme Court made the decision after observers failed to sight the Shawwal crescent that signifies the end of Ramadan.

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