When will Ramadan 2026 end in France? The projected date for Eid al-Fitr

In France, Ramadan is expected to take place between February and March 2026. This month of fasting, observed by Muslims worldwide, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, with its conclusion celebrated during the festival of Eid al-Fitr. The exact date of Eid al-Fitr is confirmed on the Night of Doubt, after the 29th day of fasting. Here’s the preliminary date for this important event, signaling the end of Ramadan 2026.

This year, the Ramadan in France is expected to begin around February 17, 2026. This holy month of the Islamic faith encourages practitioners to fast from dawn to sunset. It is one of the five pillars of Islam. The end of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. But when exactly will it take place?

First of all, Ramadan dates are set according to the Hegira calendar, also known as the Islamic or Muslim calendar . As this is based on lunar cycles, it differs by a few days from the Gregorian calendar to which we are accustomed. The start and end dates of Ramadan are first estimated according to astronomical calculations, before being officially confirmed on what is known as the Night of Doubt. On this night, the sky is observed to determine whether the crescent moon marking the start of the new month is visible or not.

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Initial astronomical calculations predicted that Eid al-Fitr would fall on March 20, 2026. This date was then corroborated during a second Night of Doubt, when the religious committee gathered at the Grand Mosque of Paris.

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When will Ramadan 2026 end in France? The anticipated date for Eid al-Fitr

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