Several countries including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have confirmed Friday, March 20, 2026 as the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Australia and other nations also announce their dates based on astronomical calculations.
Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be on Friday, March 20, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted. This means Ramadan will complete 30 days, with fasting continuing for one more day before celebrations begin.
Australian Islamic authorities have declared the official dates for Eid ul Fitr 2026, marking the end of Ramadan and start of Shawwal through astronomical calculations.
Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre has revealed plans for a huge outdoor Eid ul Fitr gathering in Small Heath Park in March 2026, with prayers, family festivities, and important community guidelines.
The Fiqh Council of North America has declared Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be on Friday, March 20, based on astronomical calculations of the crescent moon's visibility across the continent.
Father Fretch Ballesteros of Holy Family in Small Heath explains how ignorance and indifference fuel division, advocating love and education as solutions for peace.
As Ramadan nears its end, moonsightings will determine Eid ul Fitr 2026 dates. Saudi Arabia expects Eid on March 20, while the UK, Morocco, Pakistan likely celebrate on March 21.
Father Fretch Ballesteros, a 36-year-old priest in Birmingham, discusses balancing pastoral duties with rare moments of leisure, including walks around the city centre.
Multiple churches in Rochdale are hosting Mother's Day services, Lent lunches, Bible studies, and community events throughout March, welcoming all residents to participate.
Father Fretch Ballesteros, 36, shares his daily routine as Priest in Charge at Holy Family in Small Heath, from morning prayers to community visits and administrative duties.
Father Fretch Ballesteros, a 36-year-old Catholic priest in Birmingham, shares his insights on battling poverty, emphasizing individual compassion and prioritizing education based on his own experiences growing up in poverty in the Philippines.
A journalist's meeting with Birmingham Central Mosque's Imam Mohammed Asad and Archbishop Bernard Longley reveals a genuine friendship bridging Islam and Christianity.
Rani Rawji, a Sikh businesswoman from Birmingham, shares how her family participates in Ramadan fasting to support their Muslim relatives and friends, promoting interfaith unity.
Liyana Jones, 22, reveals how moving to Birmingham sparked her conversion to Islam, describing her first Ramadan fast and emotional experiences that led to her Shahada declaration of faith.
Liyana Jones, 22, shares her transformative journey from Catholic upbringing to embracing Islam after moving to Birmingham, describing how the community's warmth and personal experiences led to her Shahada declaration.
Liyana Jones, 22 from Hall Green, shares her experience of converting to Islam and her parents' supportive response after she took her Shahada declaration of faith in 2025.
Multiple churches in Rochdale, including St Luke's, St Mary's, St Chad's, and St Andrews, have detailed their schedules for Lent services, Bible studies, community lunches, and support groups for March, welcoming all residents.
Imam Mohammed Asad and Archbishop Bernard Longley discuss the deep friendship between Birmingham's Christian and Muslim communities, highlighting shared values during Ramadan and Lent.
Liyana Jones, a 22-year-old Muslim revert from Hall Green, is organizing pre-Ramadan gatherings in Birmingham to connect women embracing Islam, fostering community support and promoting female Muslim businesses.
Imam Mohammed Asad and Archbishop Bernard Longley issued a joint message on the divisive nature of ignorance, emphasizing education and friendship during the rare overlap of Ramadan and Lent.
Pope Leo XIV issues a heartfelt appeal from the Vatican, calling on Donald Trump and others to cease the escalating conflict in the Middle East and Iran through dialogue.
Multiple churches across Rochdale are hosting Lent services, community meals, study groups, and special events throughout March. Activities include morning praise, women's breakfasts, Bible studies, and concerts.
Small Health ward councillor Shabina Bano shares her personal perspective on Ramadan, emphasizing self-discovery, community connection, and empathy during the holy month.
Gedling Crematorium invites those missing mothers or bereaved of children to a special flower workshop and memorial tribute event for Mother's Day, offering comfort and remembrance.
In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar, skipping ten days to correct timekeeping errors from the Julian system. This change was adopted gradually worldwide, with only four countries still not using it today.
UKIP's Nick Tenconi led a Christian march through Alum Rock, Birmingham, with supporters carrying crosses and flags. Counter-demonstrators gathered as police kept the two sides apart during the procession.
St Luke's, St Mary's, St Saviour's, St Chad's, and St Andrews in Rochdale detail upcoming services, Bible studies, concerts, and community activities for February and March, welcoming all.
Saudi Arabia has declared Ramadan 2026 begins on February 18, while other nations including the UK, Morocco, and Pakistan await local moonsightings. Forecasts from the Royal Observatory suggest most countries will start fasting on February 19.
Green Lane Masjid in Small Heath has declared the start of Ramadan 2026 based on Saudi Arabia's moonsighting, with the first taraweeh prayers scheduled for tonight, potentially leading to a split start for the holy month in the UK.
Saudi Arabia has declared the start of Ramadan 2026 based on moon sightings, contradicting UK astronomers' forecasts that the crescent would not be visible globally.