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Where to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2026 in the Bay Area: Bazaars, Festivals, Night Markets and Parties to Know

Nisa KhanSarah Mohamad
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Nora Hany eats her iftar dinner, the second meal of the day during Ramadan, with her friends in San Francisco on March 1, 2026. Iftar dinners during Ramadan are used as a vehicle for charity and activism. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)

Eid al-Fitr — “the feast of breaking the fast” — is coming up at the end of March, signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims across the world.

However, as with Eids of recent years, it may be a somber occasion for many in the Muslim community. Earlier this month, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, sparking a war that’s seen violence continue to ripple across the Middle East.

The day Eid actually starts depends on the sightings of the moon, but at present it’s estimated to begin on either the night of March 19 or March 20.

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If you’re looking for an Eid party to celebrate, pray and enjoy food (during the day!) with others, keep reading for just some of the events taking place around the Bay Area — several of which are family-friendly or have free admission.

And if you’re still looking for Iftar and Suhoor meals and buffets near you this week before Eid, read our guide to these Bay Area restaurants and pop-ups.

Where can I find Eid celebrations in the Bay Area?

The following are just some of the Eid-related celebrations in the Bay Area. Keep in mind that more often than not, these events are not on Eid itself. Some may even change the day, according to the moon sighting, so be sure to keep an eye out for any updates from organizers.

And if you see tickets on sale, consider grabbing them early, as these tend to run out quickly.

For a regularly updated list, you can check out this community calendar and crowd-sourced website that keeps track of Ramadan and Eid-related events in the Bay Area.

A man and a young boy, both with darker skin, wear traditional long sleeved purple shirts and pants, sitting down on a prayer mat. The boy is smiling broadly as the man looks down at him.
This year’s Eid al-Fitr is predicted to begin on Sunday, March 30. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Shopping, henna and other preparations for Eid

There are Eid picnics, parties and celebrations across the Bay Area over the coming week. (Alvarez/Getty Images)

Eid festivals, prayers and markets 

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