19 Mar, 16:31 (IST)

The Sidang Isbat session is underway in Indonesia to decide whether the Syawal moon has been sighted and if Eid will be on March 20 or 21. Stay here with to catch live updates on the final announcements.

19 Mar, 16:13 (IST)

The Philippines government has declared a holiday on March 20 in observance of Eid al-Fitr 2026. The holiday has been declared by the Malacanang, which refers to the official residence and principal workplace of the President.

19 Mar, 15:46 (IST)

Singapore has announced that Eid 2026 will be celebrated on March 21. The country has said the Shawwal moon is impossible to be sighted this evening, hence Ramadan shall complete 30 days on March 20, followed by Eid celebrations on March 21.

19 Mar, 15:22 (IST)

Hello, welcome to LatestLY. In this blog, we are bringing live news updates on the Eid 2026 moon sighting in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. Muslims in these countries will look for the moon this evening, sighting of which will decide the end of Ramadan, start of Shawwal (Syawal) and Eid 2026 (Idul Fitri or Aidilfitri) date. Stay here with us to for verified updates.

Millions of Muslims across Southeast Asia are looking to the skies today, March 19, which marks 29th of Ramadan or Chand Raat, as religious authorities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore prepare to determine the official start of Eid 2026, also known as Eid al-Fitr and Idul Fitri. The sighting of the Shawwal (Syawal) crescent moon (Hilal) will decide whether the festival begins tomorrow, March 20, or if Ramadan will continue for a 30th day, pushing Eid to March 21. Catch live news updates on the Eid 2026 moon sighting announcements in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.

While several Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have already confirmed Friday, March 20 as the first day of Eid after the Shawwal 1447 moon was not sighted on Wednesday (March 18), Southeast Asian countries typically follow their own local observations. Sidang Isbat Idul Fitri 2026 Live Streaming: Indonesia Makes Syawal 1446 Moon Sighting Announcement.

Sidang Isbat Idul Fitri 2026 Session in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has deployed observers to dozens of points across the archipelago, from Aceh to Papua. The "Isbat" (confirmation) meeting is scheduled for this evening in Jakarta, where data from these regional sightings will be combined with astronomical calculations.

Sidang Isbat Idul Fitri 2026 Live Streaming: Watch Syawal 1447 Moon Sighting in Indonesia

Sidang Isbat Live Streaming: Watch Idul Fitri 2026 Date Announcement in Indonesia

Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Malaysia, Philippines

Malaysia and the Philippines are conducting similar observations at designated highland and coastal locations. In Malaysia, the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal is expected to announce the date on national television shortly after sunset. If the moon is spotted this evening, Eid 2026 will be on March 20. If not, celebrations will move to Saturday, March 21.

In Singapore, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has already indicated that Saturday, March 21 will likely be the first day of Eid for the city-state, citing the impossibility of a confirmed sighting on Thursday evening based on their criteria. Eid al-Fitr 2026 Wishes, Eid Mubarak Greetings, Messages and HD Wallpapers To Share on Chand Raat.

The Islamic calendar is lunar, meaning each month begins with the first sighting of the thin crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The night before the festival, known as Chand Raat in some cultures, is a time of intense preparation. In Southeast Asia, this often involves the "balik kampung" or "mudik" tradition, where millions of people travel from urban centers to their ancestral hometowns to celebrate with family.