Bangladesh and Malaysia have made important announcements regarding the Shawwal moon, on Thursday.
According to the reports, the moon has not been sighted, after which it has been decided to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, in both countries.
According to Malaysian media, during the observations made to see the moon across the country, the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere.
After reviewing the information received from different areas, the authorities officially announced that the thirty days of Ramzan will be completed and Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday.
Similarly, in Bangladesh, after the steps taken for sighting the crescent, no authentic evidence of the sighting of the moon was received.
When will Eid ul Fitr be celebrated?
The concerned authorities confirmed that the Shawwal moon was not sighted, as a result of which Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on March 21.
Following this announcement, people in Bangladesh and Malaysia are now preparing to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Saturday, March 21.
Eid moon sighting in Pakistan
The moon for Eid ul Fitr 2026 has not been sighted in Pakistan yet; this means Eid might be celebrated on Saturday, March 21.
According to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, the chances of seeing the Shawwal moon on March 19 are very low.
According to experts, the birth of the moon and its period of stay on the horizon are so short that it is extremely difficult to see it with the naked eye.
Meteorological Department officials say that the age of the moon and its position are factors that are of fundamental importance for sighting.
They add that this time these two elements are not compatible, which is why the hope of seeing the moon in most parts of the country is zero.
In light of this forecast, Eid ul Fitr is strongly expected to be on March 20. A large number of people are now busy preparing to celebrate Eid on the same day.
The final announcement will be made by the Central Ruet e Hilal Committee.
