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Events / Political / India Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date
Domestic religious festival

India Eid al-Fitr 2026 Date

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has minimal direct market impact as it primarily concerns a religious festival. However, increased consumer spending on clothes, food, and gifts during the Eid al-Fitr period could provide a minor boost to the retail and food and beverage sectors in India.

Retail Food & Beverage
Event Summary

Eid al-Fitr 2026, a significant Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, is anticipated to be celebrated in India on March 20 or March 21. The exact date hinges on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of March 19, known as Chand Raat. If the moon is sighted, Eid will be on March 20; otherwise, Ramadan will complete 30 days, and Eid will fall on March 21. This timing often follows the moon sighting in Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Hilal Committees in India, including those in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Hyderabad, will make the official announcement. The festival is characterized by special prayers, family visits, traditional foods, and charitable contributions (Zakat al-Fitr).

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India — Kerala
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Oman
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Pakistan
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United Arab Emirates
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Relationships
Oman regional-peers ↔ Pakistan Oman views Pakistan as a fellow regional actor, with both nations frequently serving as independent mediators in broader
Oman strained-neighbors ↔ United Arab Emirates Oman faces territorial pressure from the United Arab Emirates, which has shown intent to exploit local politics to contr
Oman neighbors ↔ Saudi Arabia Oman maintains a stable and cooperative relationship with its larger neighbor Saudi Arabia, anchored by shared membershi
Oman related ↔ India
Pakistan debtor ↔ United Arab Emirates Pakistan faces a strained relationship with the UAE, marked by a failure to secure a $3.5 billion debt rollover, visa re
Pakistan ally ↔ Saudi Arabia Pakistan relies heavily on Saudi Arabia for macroeconomic stability through billions in central bank deposits and oil fi
Pakistan adversary ↔ India Pakistan considers India its primary existential and military threat, responding to India's suspension of water-sharing
United Arab Emirates strained-partners ↔ Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates maintains deep historical ties with Saudi Arabia but is increasingly asserting its geopolitical
United Arab Emirates related ↔ India
Saudi Arabia related ↔ India
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