Eid ul Fitr 2026: Pakistan and Afghanistan take big step, decide to halt fighting to celebrate the 'festival of peace'
US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings to Americans celebrating Eid and said, The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
War stops between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Eid ul Fitr
New Delhi: In a major development, Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to halt their clash temporarily on the occasion of Eid. This comes after Pakistan launched deadly airstrikes in Afghanistan this week that sparked global alarm and calls for a ceasefire. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in separate posts on X.
Both mentioned similar requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey. The pause shall be applicable from March 19 to 24, said Tarar. The decision comes after Pakistan's attack on a medical facility in Kabul this week triggered calls for ceasefire, as the world grapples with the implications of another major conflict near Iran.
The two sides have clashed repeatedly since February.
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Date in India
It is important to note that no official date for Eid-ul-Fitr has been shared yet for India. Many believe that the crescent moon could either be sighted on Friday, March 19, or Saturday, March 20. Once the crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia, authorities in India get a timeline to announce Eid al-Fitr 2026.
If the moon is sighted in India on Thursday, March 19, evening, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, aligning with Saudi Arabia. If the moon is not sighted on Thursday, Ramadan will complete 30 days on Friday, March 20, and Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Which countries are still awaiting Shawwal crescent to finalise the Eid date?
- India
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Brunei
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Iran
- Oman
- Jordan
- Syria
- Egypt
- Libya
- Tunisia
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Mauritania
US President Donald Trump extended warm greetings to Americans celebrating Eid and said, "The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr."
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