Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Moon NOT sighted in Lucknow, Hyderabad - Eid on Saturday, March 21

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: All Muslims will continue to fast in India on Friday, March 20, as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the country. All observers – including imams and maulanas – sat together for moon watch, but did not spot the moon.

Since the Ramadan month completes its 30th day tomorrow, Eid will be celebrated the day after, on Saturday, March 21.

Eid Mubarak!

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: A ceasefire has been declared between Afghanistan and Pakistan as the two neighbouring countries gear up to celebrate Eid.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: According to some reports, the official announcement has not been made in Pakistan yet as six unverified reports cited that Shawwal crescent moon was sighted in the sky.

Note: Mint couldn't independently verify the information

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has extended Eid wishes to all Muslims in Kerala.

"May these Eid celebrations be a source of comfort for those in sorrow and spread the light of friendship and love throughout the country," Vijayan said in his message.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: In the UAE, the Ministry of Interior has confirmed the enhancement of its security in view of the Eid Ul-Fitr. In a statement, the ministry also emphasized its commitment to preserving the joyful spirit of Eid, while reinforcing security and traffic presence in high-density locations such as mosques, Eid prayer grounds, markets, and shopping malls, in addition to maintaining continuous readiness to respond to various emergency situations.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Makkah: 6:09

Madinah: 6:40

Riyadh: 6:12

Buraidah: 6:33

Dammam: 5:58

Tabuk: 6:52

Ha'il: 6:32

Abha: 6:29

Arar: 6:35

Sakaka: 6:38

Al-Baha: 6:33

Najran: 6:32

Jazan: 6:29

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: In Ahmedabad of Gujarat, the Shia community has decided to celebrate Eid with simplicity to honour Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was assassinated by joint Israel and the US strikes on February 28.

Jarrar Qummi, Imam-e-Juma, KSI Shia Masjid, said, “Our perspective is that grief has its place, and happiness has its place. This happiness is a blessing from Allah, and it is not in our control whether we celebrate it or not. It is from Allah.”

“However, when we lose a loved one or there's a death in our family, we don't celebrate Eid with joy. However, we must perform the obligatory duties, such as performing Eid prayer. We will wear simple clothes and not use excessive fireworks or wish each other on a grand scale. Celebrate whatever joys you have in a simple way.”

Announcing Eid-ul-Fitr on March 21, chairman of Islamic Centre of India Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli says, "It is being announced that today, on March 19, the moon was not sighted in Lucknow or anywhere in India, so tomorrow, on March 20, 30th Roza will be observed, and on March 21, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated. The Eid Namaz will be offered at 10 am at Eidgah Lucknow, after the Namaz, prayers will be offered for peace in the entire country, and the world. On the occasion, I congratulate the people of entire country."

Qatar has issued guidelines for Eid celebrations amid Iranian missile attacks.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Naib Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Usama Shaban Bukhari has said that the moon of the month of “Shawwal-ul-Mukarram was not sighted...Therefore, it is announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Saturday, 21 March 2026.”

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live:

Middle East: March 20 (Friday)

India: March 21 (Saturday)

Bangladesh: March 21 (Saturday)

Sri Lanka: March 21 (Saturday)

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Eid will be celebrated in India on Saturday, March 21.

The official announcement was made after the moon was not sighted anywhere in India today. Since the Ramadan month completes its 30th day tomorrow, Muslims across the country will celebrate Eid on Saturday, March 21.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: In Kashmir, moon has not been sighted. Now Eid will be celebrated in Kashmir on Saturday, March 21.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali, said, “The moon was not sighted anywhere in the country on March 19. Based on this, it is announced that March 20 will be the 30th fast, and the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 21… I extend my greetings to everyone on this occasion.”

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: The president of Markazi Chand Committee Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahli, Eidgah Lucknow has announced that the Moon of the Islamic Month of "Shawwal" wa sighted today.

“Therefore Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Mar. 21, 2026 Eid-ul-Fitr Namaz at Eidgah Lucknow will be offered at 10:00 am,” it said.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Crescent not sighted in Delhi, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday (March 21), announces Syed Shaban Bukhari, Deputy Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid , New Delhi.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: The moon was not sighted in Sri Lanka today. Since the Ramadan month ends tomorrow, the Eid in Sri Lanka will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.

“As per the Hilaal subcommittees, ACJU Hilaal, the Colombo Grand Mosque, and the department of Muslim religious and cultural affairs 14417 will complete 30 days,” the official release said.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Moon has not been sighted in Bangladesh. Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Saturday, March 21.

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Live: Eid crescent moon has not been sighted in either Hyderabad or Lucknow.

Chairman of the Lucknow Islamic Center, Maulana Khalid Rasheed, has announced that Eid will be on Saturday, March 21.