US EditionMoon Sighting LIVE: Moon Not Sighted in Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow; Eid to Be Celebrated on March 21
India's Muslim community will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on March 21, 2026, after moon sighting confirmed March 20 as the final fasting day, authorities said.
- Indian moon-sighting authorities announced on March 20, 2026 that Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 21, 2026.
- Following the latest moon sighting update, Indian moon-sighting authorities said March 20 will be observed as the 30th roza, prompting Eid celebrations on March 21, 2026.
- Across India, Sehri cut-offs vary, with Kolkata at 4:26 am, Lucknow 4:53 am, and Chennai at 5:03 am on March 20, 2026.
- Regional reports note the Indian moon-sighting authorities confirmed Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 21, 2026, after the moon was not sighted today, affecting prayer planning. UAE authorities have banned outdoor prayer gatherings for safety.
- Geographic differences mean cities like Chennai sit between early eastern cities and later western ones, with Mumbai at 5:30 am and Bengaluru at 5:14 am, shaping local timings.
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