Eid 2026 Moon Sighting Final Update: Eid al-Fitr on March 21 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore

Muslims in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, will officially celebrate Eid Ul Fitr, also known as Idul Fitri and Aidilfitri 2026 on Saturday, March 21, as the Shawwal crescent was not sighted this evening. Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani and Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed the moon's absence, while Malaysia’s Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, and Singaporean authorities reached the same conclusion. Consequently, Ramadan will complete 30 days on March 20 for these nations, pushing the start of the festive holiday to Saturday, March 21. We end this live blog here. Thank you for joining us.

The Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the Philippines this evening, declared Bangsamoro Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani. Therefore, Ramadan shall complete 30 days tomorrow. Muslims in the Philippines will celebrate Eid 2026 on March 21.

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kementerian Agama) has announced Syawal 1447 moon was not sighted anywhere in the country. Therefore, Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid or Idul Fitri 2026 on March 21.

The Eid 2026 moon has not been sighted in Malaysia. Consequently, Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad announced that Eid or Aidilfitri will be celebrated on March 21.

Moon sighting efforts were underway at the Kuala Lumpur Tower in Malaysia when heavy rainfall disrupted the search. Equipment used for the moon sighting were taken inside the tower.

Maghrib prayers are now being performed across Indonesia and Malaysia. Following Maghrib prayers, a final announcement on whether the Eid moon has been sighted or not will be made.

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.

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.

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.

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.