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When is Eid al Fitr 2026 LIVE as Ramadan ends and moonsighters meet
Eid al-Fitr's date for 2026 is anticipated to be confirmed based on the lunar sighting, typically falling on Thursday or Friday following the conclusion of Ramadan.
Mar 18 • 10:27 UTC
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Qatar
Al Jazeera
National & Local
Astronomically, Friday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr in most Arab countries
Astronomical calculations indicate that Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026, in most Arab countries, though some may observe it a day later due to variations in lunar visibility.
Mar 17 • 06:18 UTC
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India
Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local
When will Eid be celebrated, March 19 or 20? Ramadan begins on this day!
Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to be celebrated either on March 19 or 20, 2026, following the lunar Islamic calendar which determines the exact date based on the sighting of the moon.
Feb 9 • 08:23 UTC