Eid ul-Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Schedule for Major Indian Cities
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting Details
Moon Sighting Times for Eid ul-Fitr 2026 in Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Patna: The festivities for Eid are anticipated to commence across India on March 20, contingent upon the moon sighting today. Many are actively searching for Chand Raat timings on social media, as the sighting of the crescent moon today will determine if Eid is celebrated tomorrow. To catch a glimpse of the 'Eid ka Chand', observers should look towards the western horizon during the short period between sunset and moonset. However, the timings for this event will vary across different regions of the country. Below are the timings for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
| CITY | MOONRISE | MOONSET | SUNSET |
| Agra | 6:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Kanpur | 6:12 AM | 6:44 PM | 6:19 PM |
| Varanasi | 6:01 AM | 6:33 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Patna | 5:52 AM | 6:24 PM | 6:00 PM |
In India, Eid is typically celebrated a day later than in Saudi Arabia, as the crescent moon is first observed in the Gulf and some other western nations. This festival signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, during which fasting occurs from dawn until dusk.