Eid-Ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month, is expected to be observed on either March 20 or March 21, 2026. The final date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, which officially marks the end of Ramadan.
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 today, Eid will be celebrated the following day.
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In Delhi-NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19. If the crescent is seen, Eid will be celebrated on March 20. The expected moon visibility window is between 6:24 PM and 6:58 PM.
The month of Ramadan in India started on February 18 and today marks the 29th day of the holy month. According to the reports, the crescent moon will either be sighted on Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20. If the moon isn't sighted on March 19, the Muslims across the country will continue to fast until the moon is sighted.
Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of breaking the fast,” marks the end of Ramadan’s period of fasting, prayer, and charity. The day begins with giving Zakat al-Fitr, followed by special Eid prayers, often held in open grounds. It is then celebrated with family gatherings, festive meals like biryani, sheer khurma, and seviyan, and the joyful exchange of Eidi gifts.
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 today, Eid will be celebrated the following day.
ALSO READ: 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
Eid Moon Sighting Timings: City-wise timings
Eid Moon Sighting Timings – March 19, 2026
| Region | City | Moon Sighting Time |
| North India | Delhi / NCR | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Lucknow | 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM | |
| Chandigarh | 6:35 PM – 7:05 PM | |
| West India | Mumbai | 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:40 PM – 7:10 PM | |
| Jaipur | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| South India | Hyderabad | 6:25 PM – 6:55 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | |
| Chennai | 6:20 PM – 6:50 PM | |
| Kochi | 6:20 PM – 6:45 PM | |
| East India | Kolkata | 5:50 PM – 6:20 PM |
| Patna | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM |
Has Eid moon been sighted in Saudi Arabia?
After the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia announced that Eid Al Fitr 2026 will fall on Friday, March 20. The UAE has confirmed that Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, after the completion of 30 days of Ramadan and the unsuccessful sighting of the Shawwal crescent.ALSO READ: Weather Update March 19: IMD warns of rain in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad today; hailstorms in Himachal and Uttarakhand. Check full forecast here
In Delhi-NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19. If the crescent is seen, Eid will be celebrated on March 20. The expected moon visibility window is between 6:24 PM and 6:58 PM.
The month of Ramadan in India started on February 18 and today marks the 29th day of the holy month. According to the reports, the crescent moon will either be sighted on Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20. If the moon isn't sighted on March 19, the Muslims across the country will continue to fast until the moon is sighted.
Eid 2026 Moon Sighting India
Eid Moon sighting is expected in India on March 19 and then Eid will be celebrated tomorrow. Chand Raat, the "night of the moon," brings a joyful celebration on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. Families peer into the sky after sunset for the Shawwal crescent Moon, with committees announcing sightings from mosques.Eid al-Fitr, the “festival of breaking the fast,” marks the end of Ramadan’s period of fasting, prayer, and charity. The day begins with giving Zakat al-Fitr, followed by special Eid prayers, often held in open grounds. It is then celebrated with family gatherings, festive meals like biryani, sheer khurma, and seviyan, and the joyful exchange of Eidi gifts.
