New Delhi, March 16 -- As the holy month of Ramadan enters its final week, Muslims worldwide are eagerly awaiting the crescent moon sighting - celebrated as 'Chand Raat' -- which marks the conclusion of Ramadan. This year, Ramzan in India, one of the holiest months in Islam, began on February 18 following the sighting of the new crescent moon. In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan started a day earlier.

Since Ramzan began on February 18 in India, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on March 20, Friday, or March 21, Saturday, as the festival usually extends for 29 to 30 days.

Many are concerned about Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 date, which depends upon the citing of the Shawwal crescent.

If the crescent moon is seen on March 19 after Maghrib (evening) pra...