ISLAMABAD: Eid ul Fitr 2026 is anticipated to be noticed on Saturday, March 21, in Pakistan, marking the top of the holy month of Ramadan, which completes a 30-day cycle this 12 months.
Astronomical consultants have indicated that the Shawwal crescent moon is unlikely to be sighted on the night of March 19.
In keeping with the Pakistan Area and Higher Environment Analysis Fee (Suparco), the brand new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH might be born on March 19, 2026, at 6:23 AM PST.
At sundown on the identical day, the moon might be roughly 12 hours and 41 minutes previous, with a 28-minute interval between sundown and moonset alongside Pakistan’s coastal areas, making crescent visibility unlikely.
Primarily based on these calculations, astronomers predict Eid ul Fitr to fall on March 21, though the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will make the ultimate declaration concerning the moon sighting and the official begin of the pageant throughout the nation.
Eid ul Fitr is widely known worldwide by Muslims after a month-long quick throughout Ramadan, a interval dedicated to endurance, self-discipline, and charitable acts.
In Pakistan, Ramadan 2026 started on February 19, following the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s announcement by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad.
As Islamic months comply with the lunar calendar, lasting 29 or 30 days, the dates of Ramadan and Eid shift roughly 10 days earlier annually within the Gregorian calendar.
This 12 months, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar completes its cycle on March 20, paving the way in which for the joyous celebration of Eid ul Fitr.
