SUPARCO Predicts Expected Date for Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan based on detailed astronomical calculations and lunar observations. The announcement has attracted attention because millions of people wait for the Eid al-Fitr 2026 date in Pakistan every year. According to experts, the expected Eid date in Pakistan 2026 will likely depend on the Shawwal crescent sighting and official confirmation by authorities.
According to SUPARCO (Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) in Islamabad, the Shawwal moon will be born on March 19 at 6:23 am. By sunset on the same day, the moon’s age will be around 12 hours and 41 minutes. However, the Shawwal moon sighting in Pakistan may remain weak that evening. The sunset and moonset difference along the coastal areas of Pakistan will be about 28 minutes. Despite this window, experts say Eid al-Fitr moon visibility in Pakistan could remain difficult on March 19.
Because of these astronomical calculations, the agency believes the Ramadan ending date in Pakistan 2026 will likely be 30 days. Therefore, the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH is expected on Saturday, March 21, 2026. This means the Eid al-Fitr celebration in Pakistan will most probably occur on that date.
However, the final Pakistan Eid announcement date will come from the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The committee reviews reports of Shawwal crescent sighting across the country. It also considers the Islamic lunar calendar and religious guidelines before announcing the beginning of Hijri months.
International observations also support this prediction. For example, the Al-Ujairi Scientific Center in Kuwait reported similar moon sighting conditions in South Asia. Their global astronomical maps indicate that crescent visibility may appear after March 20.
In conclusion, SUPARCO predicts the expected date for Eid al-Fitr 2026 in Pakistan using scientific data and lunar analysis. Still, the official announcement depends on confirmed moon sightings across the country.
