Saudi Arabia Eid Moon Sighting LIVE Updates: Today, March 18, is the 29th day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Supreme Court has officially called for the observation of the Shawwal crescent this evening. Ramadan in Saudi Arabia began on February 28, and today is exactly one month of the holy month of Ramzan. The sighting of the Shawwal crescent signals the end of Ramadan and marks the beginning of Eid al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia.
If we do not see the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia today, Muslims across the country will continue to fast and wait for it to be sighted the following day. Watch live updates of Eid Moon sightings in Saudi Arabia only on Mint.
The process of observing the month of Eid
Muslims across Saudi Arabia will begin the process of observing the crescent moon immediately after sunset on March 18 – either with binoculars or with the naked eye. Binoculars and binoculars are used to locate the moon in poor weather conditions.
Eid Crescent Moon Official Announcement
An official announcement in Saudi Arabia will be made as soon as the crescent moon is sighted, with hundreds of people coming out of their homes to catch a glimpse of the Shawwal crescent.
Date of Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in India
While no official date for Eid-ul-Fitr has been released yet, many believe that the crescent moon could be sighted on either Friday, March 19 or Saturday, March 20. Once the crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia, the Indian authorities will get a timeline for the announcement of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
If the Moon is sighted in India on the evening of Thursday, March 19, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 in accordance with Saudi Arabia. If the Moon is not sighted on Thursday, Ramadan will complete 30 days on Friday, March 20 and Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Stay tuned for Saudi Arabia Eid Moon Sighting LIVE Updates.
