A united centralized Eid’l Fitr 2026 congregational prayer will be said in Davao City to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Darul IFta-Davao announced that moon sighting will be conducted evening on Thursday, March 19, 2026, to determine the exact date of the celebration.

If the moon is sighted, Eid’t Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20. Otherwise, it will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.

“Kung makita, ibig sabihin ang ating Eid’l Fitr sa March 20, araw ng Friday. Kung hindi naman makita kahit may ulap na makapal, kung hindi makita sa (inaudible) ng Pilipinas ay doon tayo sa araw ng Sabado, March 21,” Darul Ifta-11, Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Pasigan, said.

Between 3,000 to 5,000 Muslim faithful are expected to gather on Roxas Avenue in Davao City for the congregational prayer to celebrate Eid’l Fitr.

“Gina-invite nako ang mga Muslim Dabawenyos, mga kaigsuonan nga mga Muslim kung naa mo diri sa Davao City, let’s come and celebrate and unite everyone nga naa tay open space sa Roxas,” Davao City Muslim Affairs Office Maguindanaon Tribe/Chairman, Deputy Mayor Gabriel Nakan, said.

The Davao City Council has approved a temporary road closure of both lanes of Roxas Avenue – from the corner of Claveria Street to Padre Faura Street – either on Friday or Saturday, from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.

“Very important ni siya kay this is one of the pillars of Islam. So, gina-celebrate nato siya, mura’g renewal of faith. Ramadan is the opportunity para mag-reflect sa amoang mga mali sauna ug mabag-o ang pagkatao namo,” Nakan added.

Meanwhile, around 18,000 Muslim families are set to receive food assistance from local officials ahead of the celebration. Each food pack contains rice, canned goods, noodles, and eggs.

The distribution started on March 17 across 48 mosques in the city, according to the Davao City First Congressional District Office.