Overview
- The Saudi Supreme Court said no verified Shawwal crescent sightings were received on March 18, so Ramadan completes 30 days and Eid in the Kingdom falls on Friday, March 20.
- UAE observers photographed the crescent from Abu Dhabi, and authorities there will mark Eid on Thursday, March 19.
- Pakistan ordered early disbursement of March salaries and pensions and declared March 20–21 public holidays, with the Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee to confirm the national date after March 19 observations.
- South Asian moon‑sighting bodies in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will set local dates based on visibility, making Eid likely on March 20 or March 21 depending on confirmed reports.
- Several countries set dates by calculation or national rulings, with Turkey observing Eid on March 20, Australia on March 20 and Singapore on March 21.