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Eid al-Fitr Likely on March 20 in India, March 21 in Pakistan, Pending Moon Sighting

Final announcements will follow moon-sighting meetings scheduled for March 19.

UAE Ramadan 2026: Forecast Points to Feb. 19 Start, Shorter Fasts

Shab-e-Barat Observed Across South Asia With Nightlong Prayers; Pakistan’s Leaders Extend Greetings

Shaban Crescent Confirmed, Triggering Varying Start Dates and Ramadan Forecasts

Pakistan Sets Shaban for Jan. 21 as UAE Begins a Day Earlier

Pakistan Council Projects Ramazan to Begin Feb. 19 With Eidul Fitr on March 21

Pakistan Declares Dec. 22 as First of Rajab After Nationwide Crescent Sighting

UAE Shifts National Day Break to Dec. 1–2, Confirming Four-Day Weekend

Pakistan Confirms Moon Sighting as Jumada al-Awwal 1447 Starts Oct. 24

El Mihan Wins 3,000-Year-Old Sebeiba Dance Contest in Djanet

Markets and Banks Open July 7 as Schools Largely in Session After Ashura Observance

Srinagar’s 8th Muharram Procession Concludes Under Tight Security as Police Lodge FIR Over Flag Displays

India Confirms Muharram Holiday on July 6

India Fixes Ashura Holiday for July 6 as July 7 Operations Remain Unaffected

Moon Sighting Marks Start of Muharram in India as Security Tightens Ahead of Ashura

Muharram 1447 AH Begins With Crescent Moon Sighting; India Seeks Security Measures

Global Shia Muslim Communities Commemorate Ashura with Mourning Rituals

Saudi Arabia Confirms June 14 Start for 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage