Friday March 20, 2026 is Eid El Fitr day

The French Council of Muslim Worship (CFCM) announced that Eid El Fitr 1447 H will be celebrated in France on Friday March 20, 2026. This date is determined on the basis of scientific data relating to the conjunction of the new moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal and the end of the month of Ramadan. On this occasion, the body also recalls the terms of Zakat El Fitr, set this year at 9 euros per person, as well as the rules relating to fidya intended for people permanently unable to fast.

According to scientific data, the new moon conjunction of Chawal 1447 H will take place Thursday March 19, 2026 at 1:23 a.m. (universal time).vThe conditions for the visibility of the new moon announcing the end of Ramadan 1447 H are therefore met.

Also, the French Council of Muslim Worship (CFCM) announces that:

Friday March 20, 2026 is the day of Eid El Fitr in the year 1447 AH

On this occasion, the CFCM sends its best wishes to all Muslims in France and around the world.

Obligatory alms, Zakat El Fitrdue by each Muslim family, is set this year at 9 euros per person.

This amount, calculated in accordance with religious rules, takes into account the means of the donor as well as the needs of the beneficiary.

However, there are legitimate differences on the evaluation of the amount of this alms, generally understood between 7 and 12 euros. Each faithful can pay the amount recommended by their religious authority of reference.

There Zakat El Fitr is intended for poor people. It is recommended to benefit the needy in one’s place of residence, but if necessary, it can be sent elsewhere.

Its payment generally takes place at the end of the month of Ramadanbut can nevertheless be carried out from its first day.

People who are unable to make up for missed fasting days due to permanent inability to fast (chronic illness, advanced age, etc.) may, in certain cases, be required to pay a compensation alms (fidya) for the benefit of those in need.

According to the legal opinion taken as reference by the person concerned, the amount of this alms, per day missedmay vary:

• between the equivalent of Zakat El Fitr (either between 7 and 12 euros)

• Or half of this amount (between 3.5 and 6 euros)

• Or the quarter of this amount (between 2 and 3 euros)

In all cases, the CFCM recommends that everyone follow the advice that seems best suited to their situation.

The collection and distribution of Zakat El Fitr and the Fidya can be donated to a charity.

However, it is imperative to remember that this alms is exclusively intended for the poor and cannot under any circumstances be used to finance a mosque.

For the sake of transparency, mosques raising funds for their operations must clearly inform donors And keep separate cash registers.

Paris, March 10, 2026
The French Council of Muslim Worship (CFCM)