Eid ul-Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Date, Timing Live Updates: Eid ul-Fitr, also known as Meethi Eid, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is one of the most significant festivals in Islam. This year, Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on March 20, 2026. The decision follows the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, completing 30 days of fasting. The kingdom’s moon-sighting committee convened to verify reports, in line with the long-standing Islamic tradition of determining months through lunar observation.
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The Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighting date and time may vary by region, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE usually announcing first, followed by India and Pakistan. Authorities and moon sighting committees will confirm Chand Raat 2026 after sunset observations.
Eid is known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast” because it is observed on the day after the last day of Ramadan. In the Islamic lunar calendar, it falls on the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of Hijri.
According to the latest Saudi Supreme Court’s official statement on Monday, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is likely to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal this evening, Wednesday, March 18.
If so, Eid ul-Fitr will start on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the neighbouring Gulf countries. South Asia, on the other hand, typically commemorates the event the following day.
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On Thursday night, March 19, nations like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan will probably observe the final day of Roza and see the moon. On Friday, March 20, 2026, they will celebrate Eid.
