India is set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 on Saturday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan with prayers, community gatherings, and festive celebrations. The festival, observed on the first day of Shawwal, brings families, friends, and communities together to offer gratitude, perform charity, and exchange greetings.

Devotees are expected to gather in mosques and Eidgahs early in the morning to offer special Eid namaz, with timings varying slightly across regions due to differences in local sunrise. Authorities and mosque committees have urged worshippers to arrive early to avoid the last-minute rush and ensure smooth arrangements during one of the largest religious congregations of the year.

Key city-wise Eid namaz timings 2026

Delhi – 6:15am

Gurgaon – 6:17am

Noida – 6:14am

Ghaziabad – 6:13am

Lucknow – 6:05am

Kanpur – 6:08am

Varanasi – 5:58am

Prayagraj – 6:02am

Patna – 5:50am

Ranchi – 5:55am

Kolkata – 5:55am

Mumbai – 6:25am

Pune – 6:22am

Nagpur – 6:10am

Hyderabad – 6:20am

Bengaluru – 6:10am

Chennai – 6:15am

Jaipur – 6:20am

Udaipur – 6:25am

Bhopal – 6:18am

Indore – 6:20am

Ahmedabad – 6:30am

Surat – 6:28am

Srinagar – 6:45am

Jammu – 6:35am

Amritsar – 6:30am

Chandigarh – 6:22am

Dehradun – 6:18am

Note: Timings may slightly differ based on local mosques and official announcements.

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Why timings differ

Eid namaz is performed shortly after sunrise. Cities in eastern India, such as Kolkata and Patna, typically have earlier prayer timings, while northern regions like Srinagar see slightly later schedules. Local mosque committees finalise the timing to ensure smooth coordination for large gatherings.

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrates spiritual purification and gratitude following Ramadan. Devotees perform Zakat al-Fitr, share meals with family and neighbours, exchange sweets, and extend Eid Mubarak greetings to friends and loved ones. The festival highlights community unity, charity, and faith across India.