Saudi Arabia has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted, confirming that Eid ul Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, after completing 30 days of Ramadan.
Authorities said the crescent was not sighted anywhere in the Kingdom, leading to the completion of the holy month. In Pakistan, Eid ul Fitr 2026 is likely to fall on March 21 after a 30-day Ramadan, with experts saying the chances of sighting the Shawwal moon on the evening of March 19 are low.
The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) said the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH is expected to be born on March 19, 2026, at 06:23 PST.
At sunset on March 19, the moon’s age will be approximately 12 hours and 41 minutes, with an estimated 28-minute gap between sunset and moonset along Pakistan’s coastal areas.
Based on these parameters, SUPARCO said the chances of sighting the crescent on March 19 are low, making March 21 the expected first day of Eid. However, the final announcement in Pakistan will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee based on moon sighting.