Eid-ul-Fitr

Pakistan batter Babar Azam delighted his fans on Eid‑ul‑Fitr by sharing a video of himself cooking traditional festive dishes at home.

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A rare calendar difference has emerged this year as Kerala marks Eid a day earlier than the rest of India. The reason lies in the traditional practice of moon sighting, which can vary across regions.

Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 by sharing love, joy, and heartfelt wishes with your family and friends. Here’s a complete list of messages and quotes you can send to make the festival more special.

Eid moon sighting, or hilal, determines the start of Shawwal and Eid-ul-Fitr. Here’s how crescent moon visibility, Islamic rules, and local confirmation decide when Eid is celebrated.

Eid 2026 moon sighting in India takes place today, March 19. Look for the Eid-ul-Fitr crescent moon after sunset around 6:15–6:30 PM IST in the western sky for Chand Raat confirmation.

Eid 2026 moon sighting may fall on different dates in India and Saudi Arabia due to geography, timing, and local practices. Here’s why Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr don’t always match.

Eid 2026 moon sighting in India is likely on March 19 evening. Muslims will look for the Eid-ul-Fitr crescent moon after sunset, with visibility expected briefly in the western sky before moonset.

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, thousands of Indian workers in Gulf nations are unable to return home due to flight cancellations, exorbitant fares and job security concerns amid tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran. Families in India are bracing for a subdued festival marked by absence and anxiety.

The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr depends on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. Here is when the moon is expected to be sighted in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and India in 2026.

Will you get a long weekend or just a one-day break for Eid 2026? With two possible dates in play, students across India are waiting for clarity on when schools will actually close.

According to the government order, universities in Bangladesh will remain closed in line with the scheduled Eid-ul-Fitr academic calendar, while also serving as a broader measure to reduce power consumption.

Kolkata's Presidency Jail marked Eid with prayers, cultural events and special meals for inmates. Around 900 prisoners participated, regardless of faith. Authorities organised a communal prayer, a Qawwali performance and meals prepared by the inmates themselves.

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31, celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, and Priyanka Chopra, extended wishes to their fans via their respective social media handles.

During Eid-ul-Fitr in Karnataka, worshippers, including Minister Rahim Khan, protested the Centre’s Waqf Amendment Bill by wearing black armbands. Demonstrations occurred in Bidar, Mandya, and Belagavi, with SDPI also demanding their leader’s release.

The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) marked Eid-ul-Fitr with a heartwarming exchange of sweets at multiple border locations in West Bengal, reinforcing their tradition of friendship and cooperation.

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Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with devotion and joy across Tamil Nadu as thousands gathered for prayers, exchanged greetings, and embraced the festival’s spirit of compassion, unity, and generosity.

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Sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes enhances the spirit of the festival, spreading joy and fostering unity.