Eid al-Fitr, marking a last day of Ramdan, is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal moon.Following the absence of moon sighting yesterday on Moarch 18, Saudi Araia has announced that they would celebrated Eid on Friday, March 20. Along with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other gulf countries have declared March 20, as the day of Eid al-Fitr celebration.

South Asian countries (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh) celebrate festival a day later. This year, the moon is expected to be sighted on Friday evening, means meaning Eid will likely be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Eid al-Fitr 2026: Varanasi Eid Prayer Times

Haji Oqas Ansari has released the official list of prayer timings and Imams for various locations across Varanasi. Prayers will be conducted according to the following schedule:

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No. Eidgah Imam Time
1 Lath Masjid Saraiyan Mutawalli Haji Maqbool Hasan 9:30 AM
2 Eidgah Puranapul Pulkohna Maulana Sakeel 8:30 AM
3 Eidgah Goga Ki Bagh Jalalipura Haji Manzoor 8:00 AM
4 Eidgah Shakkartalab (Ahle-Hadith) Maulana Hashan Jameel Madni 7:30 AM
5 Eidgah Masjid Langar Nawapura Maulana Irshad Rabbani 8:30 AM
6 Jama Masjid Khojapura Maidan Maulana Zahir Ahmad 7:45 AM
7 Masjid Shaheed Baba Saraiyan Bazar Hafiz Ghulam 8:15 AM
8 Masjid Sunni Imambada Saraiya Maulana Iqbal Ahmad Shirazi 8:00 AM
9 Khankah Hamidia Rasidia Shakkartalab Maulana Shaqib Miya 8:30 AM
10 Badi Masjid Saraiyan Pakka Mahal Hafiz Khairuddin 8:00 AM
11 Masjid Imilia Talle Chittanpura — 8:00 AM
12 Badi Masjid Qazisadullapura — 8:00 AM
13 Badi Masjid Salapur Kabaddiduar — 8:00 AM
14 Jama Masjid Kamal Gadha Maulana Azad 8:15 AM
15 Minar Wali Masjid Kamalpura Maulana Nizam 8:00 AM
16 Masjid Mazharul Uloom Bazar Talle Mufti Nizam Ahmad 8:00 AM
17 Masjid Hais Talle Maulana Amanur-Rahman 8:00 AM

Eid al-Fitr 2026: Origins, Importance And Traditions

The history of Eid al-Fitr dates back to the era of Prophet Muhammad, who designated two primary festivals for the Islamic faith as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

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The celebration commences with special early morning prayers, called Eid Salah, typically performed in large open fields or mosques. Following the prayers, families gather for grand feasts centered around traditional desserts like Seviyan and Phirni, which has led to the popular nickname "Meethi Eid" and exchange their greetings as "Eid Mibarak" to everyone. These heartfelt embraces serve as a gesture of brotherhood and affection as people dedicate the day to reconnecting with family and friends.