Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting India Time: When will crescent be seen in Delhi-NCR and when Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated? Check details

India is likely to celebrate Eid, a joyous global festival marking the end of Ramadan, on March 20. Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday.

India me Eid kab hai?

Eid al-Fitr is expected to be observed on Friday, March 20, in several countries, including India. In Delhi NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19, with the expected viewing window between 6:24 pm and 6:58 pm. If the crescent is sighted, Eid will be celebrated the following day. If not, the holy month of Ramadan will complete 30 days, and Eid will be observed a day later. The celebration of Eid al-Fitr takes place on the first day of Shawwal.

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Moon sighting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. The crescent moon is expected to be seen tonight in Saudi Arabia; on March 18, 2026 and Edi Ul Fitr will be celebrated on March 19, 2026. But if the Moon will be sighted on March 19 then the celebration of Eid will be held on March 20, 2026.

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Eid in India 2026

In India, Eid-ul-Fitr is usually celebrated a day after it is observed in Saudi Arabia due to differences in moon sighting. For example, if Eid is celebrated in Saudi Arabia on March 19, it is likely to be celebrated in India on March 20.

This auspicious festival marks the end of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting from sunrise to sunset. On this day, people break their month-long fast and celebrate with great joy, prayers, feasts, and gatherings with family and friends.

The exact date of Eid al-Fitr changes every year as it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, based on the Islamic lunar calendar. Also known as Ramzan Eid or Meethi Eid, the festival is observed on the first three days of Shawwal in the Hijri calendar. Since moon sightings vary depending on geographical location and atmospheric conditions, Eid may be celebrated on different days across countries.

How do people celebrate Eid?

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.