Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Saudi Arabia and UAE: Is Eid Ul Fitr on March 20 or 21? Check expected date here

As everyone knows, Ramazan is in its final phase and people are looking forward to this annual celebration with great delight and happiness, and excitement is growing all around the world to find out the exact date of Eid Ul Fitra. According to the Islamic calendar, Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal month and the date of celebrating Eid will depend upon the sighting of the Moon. In India, Eid Ul Fitr will be celebrated after the Moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia. People are confused about the Eid date so let's check the below mentioned expected date of the moon sighting.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is all about fasting from sunrise to sunset, praying, performing five times the namaz, reflecting, exercising self-control, sharing joy with loved ones, and participating in Sehri and Iftari with family and friends. The Muslim community considers the days of Ramadan to be the most sacred.

When is Eid in Saudi Arabia in 2026?

The Eid Ul Fitr Moon is expected to be sighted on March 18, 2026 in Saudi Arabia then the Eid will be celebrated on March 19. If the Moon will be sighted on March 19 then Eid will be celebrated on March 20, 2026.

When is Eid in India in 2026?

The Muslim community breaks their month-long fast on Eid, which also signifies the end of Ramadan. According to their lunar calendar, the date of Eid varies annually and cannot be determined until the crescent moon is visible. Eid is celebrated in India the day after it is celebrated in Saudi Arabia. As a result, if Saudi Arabia celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20, India celebrates Eid on March 21.

What people do after sighting the Moon?

People are believed to start celebrating and wishing each other and their loved ones as soon as they see the moon. This is referred to as chand raat, or the pre-Eid celebration. This is a joyous and happy night. Women begin making various foods and pastries after applying mehendi to their hands.

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How Eid Ul Fitr is celebrated?

Meethi Eid, also known as Eid Ul Fitr, is a three-day celebration that people enjoy with their loved ones by visiting them, giving them wishes, and distributing sweets. The day begins with an early wake-up, a bath, clean clothes, and namaz prayers. They participate in charitable activities including feeding the poor and providing them with clothing, cash, and other necessities. The finest aspect of this event is when children get gifts or Eidi from their elders. This is how they joyfully celebrate Eid.