Eid ul Fitr is expected to be celebrated in Pakistan on Saturday, March 21, 2026, following the conclusion of Ramadan, which is likely to last 30 days this year. The first Shawwal is anticipated to fall on this date, although the chances of sighting the Shawwal crescent on the evening of March 19, 2026, are considered low, according to Suparco.

A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking an early announcement regarding the Shawwal moon sighting. The new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH is expected to be born on March 19, 2026, at 06:23 PST, with the moon being approximately 12 hours old at sunset that evening.

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Public holidays have been declared across various provinces for the occasion. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced three public holidays on March 19, 20, and 21, 2026. Meanwhile, the Sindh government has declared March 20 and 21 as public holidays, and the federal government has also recognized these two days for Eid ul Fitr celebrations.

As part of the Eid festivities, Zakat al Fitr, a charitable donation required from every adult Muslim who has the financial means, is set at 2.5 kilograms of staple food or a cash equivalent of Dh25 (approximately $7) per person. This form of charity has taken on renewed urgency during Ramadan, particularly due to ongoing economic uncertainties and global conflicts.

Zakat al Fitr must be paid after the Fajr prayer on the day of Eid and before the Eid prayer begins, ensuring that those in need can benefit from the donations during the festive period. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is the sole authority responsible for announcing the beginning of Islamic months, including the commencement of Eid ul Fitr.

As the date approaches, observers remain attentive to the moon sighting and the final confirmation of the Eid date. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact sighting of the crescent moon, which will determine the start of the celebrations.