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Somalis mark Eid al-Fitr with prayers and celebrations across Somalia

Axadle Editorial Desk 1 min read
Somalia
Saturday March 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — From Mogadishu’s packed prayer grounds to towns across the country and into North Western State of Somalia, Somalis ushered in Eid al-Fitr on Friday with early-morning prayers, family visits and public calls for unity. Thousands streamed to mosques and open spaces at daybreak to perform the Eid prayer, then embraced and traded greetings as the month of Ramadan came to an end. In the capital, major prayer grounds filled quickly as worshippers gathered shoulder to shoulder, and…

Somali president marks Eid al-Fitr with troops in newly liberated Lower Shabelle town

Axadle Editorial Desk 2 min read
Somalia
Saturday March 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Marking Eid al-Fitr on Friday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prayed alongside Somali Armed Forces units in Gendershe, the coastal Lower Shabelle town recently wrested back from al-Shabab. He was accompanied by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) director, top cabinet members, the Somali National Army commander and the national police chief, sharing the holiday with frontline soldiers. In remarks after the prayer, Hassan Sheikh said his government will move…

Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid al-Fitr 2026

Axadle Editorial Desk 2 min read
Somalia
Saudi authorities said the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on March 18, 2026, meaning Ramadan will run for a full 30 days, while officials also announced four-day Eid holidays for private sector workers. Saudi authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the crescent moon marking the start of Shawwal had not been sighted, leading to a decision that the holy month of Ramadan would complete 30 days. A moon-sighting committee convened to verify the beginning of the new lunar month, in line with Islamic traditions that…

Al-Shabaab celebrates Eid al-Fitr in central and southern Somalia

Axadle Editorial Desk 3 min read
East-Africa
Al-Shabaab celebrates Eid al-Fitr in central and southern Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A number of areas below the management of Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia have began the Eid Al-Fitr festivities, marking the tip of the holy month of Ramadan, the place Muslim devoted quick for a full month. A test by Axadlehas proven that areas in central and southern Somalia, the place the…

Al-Shabaab distributes Eid al-Fitr items in the town, which it seized from Somali

Axadle Editorial Desk 4 min read
East-Africa
Al-Shabaab distributes Eid al-Fitr items in the town, which it seized from the Somali military MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Shabaab militants proceed to take management of strategic cities in central Somalia in a dramatic transfer that would name into query the nation's safety forces' capability to revive peace and stability earlier than the top of peacekeeping forces. Photos submitted by…