The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The date for Eid in 2026 will depend on the sighting of the moon, as the Islamic calendar is lunar-based. Due to geographical differences, the time of moon sighting varies from country to country, particularly between nations in the Gulf region and India.

In countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the moon is likely to be sighted a day earlier than in India. It is anticipated that the new moon will be visible in Saudi Arabia on March 19, 2026, which means they will celebrate Eid on March 20. In contrast, in India, the festival will depend on moon sighting on the evening of March 20, leading to the possibility of celebrating Eid on March 21, 2026. This variation can create differences in the observance of Eid across different regions and countries.