US President Delivers Blessings to Muslims on Eid al-Fitr
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady extended their best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr, as stated in a White House release on Wednesday (18 March). He conveyed warm greetings to the Muslim community marking Eid al-Fitr and hoped they would receive abundant blessings on this day of victory. Trump noted that Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, unites the Muslim community and the wider society in honouring their spiritual worship at the end of Ramadan. According to him, Eid al-Fitr also serves as a reminder of America’s fundamental principle of religious freedom, which is championed daily by the US administration. “This holiday also serves as a reminder of America’s fundamental principle of religious freedom, which my administration fights for every day,” he said. Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah is celebrated by Muslims in several countries on Friday, 20 March 2026. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, Eid al-Fitr is observed variably, with some Muslims marking it on Friday 20 March 2026, and others on Saturday 21 March 2026. Previously, on Thursday evening (19 March), the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs officially determined that Eid al-Fitr 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah falls on Saturday 21 March 2026. “Based on calculations and the absence of the visible crescent moon, it is agreed that 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah falls on Saturday 21 March 2026,” said Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar during a press conference at the Isbat Session for 1 Syawal 1447 Hijriah at the Ministry’s office in Jakarta on Thursday. Meanwhile, Haedar Nashir, General Chairman of the Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah, had earlier on Monday (16 March) advised that differences in determining the date of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah should be approached with mutual respect. “In essence, let us make this Eid al-Fitr, whether in agreement or difference, a momentum to explore and implement sources of religious enlightenment for our lives, both in personal, family, societal, national, and global contexts,” he stated.