Keywords: Eid Al Fitr


ONCF expands train service for Eid al Fitr travel surge

Morocco’s national railway operator ONCF has introduced a special transport plan for Eid al Fitr 1447 and the end of the school holiday period, expanding rail service across the country from March 17 to March 29, 2026. The company said the temporary schedule is designed to manage higher passenger......

Morocco declares exceptional public holiday for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Authorities in Morocco have announced an exceptional public holiday to mark the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that concludes the holy month of Ramadan. According to an official statement from the office of the head of government, Monday, March 23, 2026, will be granted as a special day off......

Illegal substances discovered in Eid food baskets sent to Moroccan prisons

The Moroccan prison authority has reported incidents of illegal substances being smuggled into several prisons during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Families of inmates exploited a temporary exception that permitted the delivery of food baskets, known as "qaffa," to conceal illegal items, including......

Morocco to return to GMT+1 after Ramadan

After a month-long shift for Ramadan, Morocco will return to its standard time of GMT+1. During Ramadan, the country temporarily adjusted its clocks by one hour, in accordance with the legal provisions outlined in Decree 2.18.855 from October 26, 2018. With the conclusion of Ramadan, marked by the celebration......

Eid Al Fitr in Gaza: A somber reflection amid ongoing tragedy

Eid Al Fitr, a significant celebration for Muslims around the world, unfolds in Gaza this year under a pall of grief and destruction. Instead of the joyous family gatherings and festive meals typically associated with this occasion, the day is overshadowed by mourning, displacement, and the fear brought......

Royal grace granted to 1,533 individuals for Eid al-Fitr

In a gesture of compassion during Eid al-Fitr, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, has granted royal grace to 1,533 individuals sentenced by various courts throughout the Kingdom, as announced by the Ministry of Justice. The official statement details the distribution of royal grace among......

Amir Al Mouminine sends Eid al-Fitr greetings to Islamic leaders

In celebration of the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, has extended heartfelt greetings through cards to his fellow Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses—Sovereigns, Presidents, and Emirs of Islamic states. In these messages, the Sovereign conveys......

Palestinians in Gaza observe Eid amid war and despair

In Gaza, Palestinians marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday with little to celebrate, as food supplies dwindled and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict showed no signs of ending. On Sunday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 19 people, including many women and children. Traditionally a festive occasion to end......

Eid Al-Fitr to be Celebrated on Monday in Several Arab Countries

Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Syria, and Iraq have officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. In Egypt, Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not sighted. As a result, Eid al-Fitr......