Watch: Worshippers in Makkah get rain-soaked on last day of Ramadan

On the last day of Ramadan, rains fell upon worshippers in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, creating a serendipitous and peaceful atmosphere at the holy site.

Yesterday, Saudi Arabia announced that since the Shawwal crescent had not been sighted, Eid Al Fitr would begin on Friday, March 20 — thus marking Thursday, March 19, as the last day of Ramadan 2026.

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Videos posted on social media captured the mood at the Grand Mosque on this special day.

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Worshippers and commenters online alike welcomed the rains as a blessing marking the end of the holy month this year.

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Supreeta Balasubramanian

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