Eid 2026 Date Confirmed: The official confirmation that the new moon (Hilal) of Shawwal was not visible in Saudi Arabia was given on March 18 itself. Due to non-sighting of the new moon of Shawwal, the last fast of Ramadan was observed in Saudi Arabia on March 19 and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20.
After the official announcement of the date of Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid-ul-Fitr 2026) in Saudi Arabia, there was confusion regarding the date of Eid in India too and everyone's eyes were fixed on the sky. But on March 19, it was confirmed that the new moon (Hilal) of Shawwal was not visible anywhere in India including Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow. After this the date of Eid has also been decided.
Confusion over Eid date of March 20-21 ends
The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, 2026. Whereas in India, Saturday 21st March will be the day of Eid. Deputy Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, New Delhi, Syed Shaban Bukhari and Chairman of Lucknow Islamic Center, Maulana Khalid Rashid had announced on the evening of March 19 that, the moon has not been seen anywhere in India, hence Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.
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excitement in the markets
After the official announcement of the date of Eid, there has been excitement in the markets from Saudi to India and all over the world and people have started preparing for Eid. Muslims are hugging each other and congratulating each other on Chand Raat and Eid. The glow of Eid is being seen everywhere from mosques to markets. This year, Eid will be celebrated after completing 30 days of fasting in the month of Ramzan. Therefore the night before Eid is full of enthusiasm and worship for Muslims.
Preparations intensified in mosques and Eidgahs
After the sighting of the moon, preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers have also intensified in mosques and Eidgahs. Special arrangements are being made by the administration for Namaz so that a large number of people can offer Namaz together. On the morning of Eid, Muslims wear new clothes and offer special Eid prayers in the mosque and Eidgah, wish for peace and tranquility of the community, pay Zakat and then hug each other and congratulate each other on Eid.
Importance of Zakat-ul-Fitra on Eid
It is considered necessary to pay Zakat on Eid-ul-Fitr. This is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. The main objective of Zakat is to provide help to the needy people, so that poor people can also participate in the happiness of Eid.
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