By Liza Jocson
ABUBAKAR (Photo via Liza Jocson)
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Darul Ifta of Bangsamoro and the Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan said Eid’l Fitr will be on Saturday, March 21.
“The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta-BARMM formally pronounces that the moon has not been sighted tonight,” said the Darul Ifta-BARMM. “Therefore, the Eid’l Fitr will be celebrated on March 21, 2026, Saturday.”
The same announcement was made by the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Walid Abubakar, of Region 9 and Palawan on Thursday, March 20.
Observers gathered at the Paseo del Mar here on Thursday afternoon to conduct moon-sighting activities which ended without the appearance of the crescent moon.
Eid’l Fitr is celebrated as the culmination of the month-long Ramadan characterized by fasting, charity, and devotion.
