Eid al-Fitr 2026 celebrations have been officially confirmed in Saudi Arabia, with authorities announcing that the festival will be observed on Friday, March 20, after the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal was not sighted on Wednesday evening.
With the moon not visible, the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia will complete 30 days this year. Following this announcement, several countries including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Lebanon have aligned with the same date and will celebrate Eid on March 20.
In India, however, the final date for Eid remains dependent on local moon sightings. Ramadan began in the country on February 18, and March 19 marks the 29th day of fasting.
If the crescent moon is sighted on Thursday evening, Muslims across India will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20. If the moon is not visible, fasting will continue for one more day, and Eid will instead be observed on Saturday, March 21.
Authorities and religious bodies across India are expected to confirm the final date following the moon sighting, as preparations for the festival continue nationwide with enthusiasm and anticipation.
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