Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr falls on 20/03/2026 this year, marking the end of the month-long fast of Ramadan, observed by India's Muslim community, with the exact date depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Across India it's observed through special morning prayers at the Eidgah or mosque, sharing sevaiyan (sweet vermicelli), giving Eidi (cash gifts) to children, and visiting family and friends in new clothes. markets around mosques and Muslim neighbourhoods see brisk shopping in the days before, particularly for new clothes and festive sweets.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.