Eid Moon Sighting Live: As soon as Ramadan begins, Muslims wait for Eid. Now the awaited moment has finally arrived when the biggest festival of Islam, Eid-ul-Fitr, will be celebrated. Today, March 20, 2026, is the last day of Ramadan in India and goodbye Friday. The fasting people will see the new moon of Eid in the sky after Iftar today.
However, the date of Eid in India has been fixed as 21 March 2026, because the 20 fasts of Ramadan have been completed on 20 March. Today in the evening the fasting people will complete 30 fasts after having Iftar and there will be moon night in the evening. The night before Eid is called Chand Raat, in which the brightness of the markets increases and people do a lot of Eid shopping.
The glow of moonlit night in the markets today
Chand Raat is being celebrated in India today after the end of Ramadan, the holiest month of Islam. A lot of enthusiasm and happiness is being seen among people of every section regarding Eid (Eid al-Fitr 2026). Today on Chand Raat, people will be shopping for clothes, vermicelli, sweets and festival related items till late night. Whereas women apply mehndi on their hands.
Eid festival on 21st March
Eid is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. However, according to the Gregorian calendar, the date of Eid changes every year. Seeing the half moon has special significance for celebrating Eid. Because in Islam the new moon (Hilal) is considered the symbol of the new month.
The moon was not visible in India on Thursday, March 19, after which Muslim religious leaders have announced to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on March 21 after completing 30 fasts. Therefore, Saturday will be Eid day in India. Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in Saudi Arabia today on 20th March. Let us tell you that in Saudi, festivals are celebrated a day before India.
Even though the date of Eid has been announced, every Muslim has the eagerness and desire to see the new moon (Hilal) of Shawwal, hence today everyone's eyes will be on the sky only after sunset.
As soon as the moon is sighted, the process of celebrating Chand Raat and Eid will also begin. People will be busy in preparations throughout the night and in the morning Eid prayers will be offered in mosques and Eidgahs. On the day of Eid, vermicelli, sheer khurma and various other dishes are especially prepared in homes. One has to visit the homes of relatives and friends. There is special enthusiasm among children to receive Idi.
Also read: Chand Raat Mubarak 2026: See the lovely moon of Shawwal, send happy moon night wishes to everyone before Eid.
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