Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting: Many countries including Saudi Arabia had officially confirmed the celebration of Eid on March 20. But there was a discussion about when Eid will take place in India. This evening, after Maghrib prayers, an attempt was made to see the crescent moon in the sky. But the moon was not visible.
Eid on 21st March in India
On Thursday, March 18, 2026, the crescent moon, which is considered to mark the beginning of Shawwal festival, was not visible in India. After this, religious authorities have announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in India on Saturday, March 21. March 20 will be the last day of Ramzan and goodbye Friday. The fasting people will complete 30 fasts on March 20 and there will be Eid in the country on Saturday.
Moon not visible in India
Deputy Shahi Imam of New Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Shaban Bukhari has also announced that, the moon has not been seen in the capital Delhi, hence Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday (21 March).
It was confirmed that the moon was not visible in many cities of India, after which the decision was taken to celebrate Eid on 21 March. Even in Hyderabad, the Eid moon was not visible on Thursday. Lucknow Islamic Center Chairman Maulana Khalid Rashid has announced that Eid will now be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.
Deccan Muslim Ulema Council Central Committee Chairman Rohit Hilal has also announced that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 will be celebrated in India on Saturday, March 21, because the moon is not visible today.
The moon is visible for a very short time
The new moon of Shawwal appears very thin and is visible in the west only after sunset. As darkness increases the moon soon goes below the horizon. For these reasons, there is very little time to see it. However, the moon was not visible in India today. One reason for this is bad weather, cloudy weather and rain.
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