Eid ul fitar begun now from New Zealand and Australia

Eid ul‑Fitar 2026 has officially begun in many parts of the world, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims everywhere are rising early to offer the Eid prayers, a tradition celebrated with devotion, family gatherings, and festive meals. The timing of Eid prayers varies across countries due to the local sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon, making this year’s celebrations spread across different days in different regions.

The first Eid prayers of 2026 were observed in New Zealand at around 6:00 am local time on March 20, followed closely by Australia, where cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane began their prayers shortly after 6:15 am. Southeast Asia then joined the celebrations, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei offering prayers between 5:50 am and 6:20 am local time.

In South and South-Central Asia, Eid prayers commenced in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh between 6:00 am and 7:00 am, uniting millions in joyful celebrations after a month of fasting. Across the Middle East, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait offered Eid prayers from around 6:00 am to 6:50 am, while in Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, prayers began shortly after sunrise.

Europe followed, with Muslims in Turkey, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain offering prayers between 7:00 am and 8:30 am. In the Americas, Canada and the United States observed prayers between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, depending on their time zones, while parts of South America, including Brazil, joined local celebrations soon after.

This “clockwise” sequence of Eid prayers reflects the spread of Islam across different time zones, beginning in the far east of the world and moving westward, creating a global wave of worship and celebration. While the exact timing depends on local moon sightings, millions of Muslims worldwide are already uniting in prayer, charity, and festivity.

Eid ul‑Fitr is more than just a religious observance; it is a time of community, gratitude, and generosity, bringing families and communities together to celebrate the successful completion of Ramadan. Mosques and Islamic centers across the globe have ensured safe and organized gatherings, with prayer timings announced in accordance with local sighting authorities.

As Eid spreads across continents today, from New Zealand to Canada, Muslims everywhere are sharing in the spirit of peace, reflection, and joy, keeping alive centuries of tradition while looking forward to another year of faith and unity.