Durga Ashtami 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Durgashtami (Durga Ashtami) 2026 falls on Sunday 18 October 2026 in Jeddah; Monday 19 October 2026 in Riyadh, Dammam. In India it is on Monday 19 October 2026 – the date differs because the deciding tithi reaches the local part of the day on another calendar date. The rule: Ashwayuja sukla ashtami at sunrise (Maha Ashtami). In Riyadh the sunrise on 19 October 2026 runs 5:53 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 18 October 2026 5:58 AM to 19 October 2026 8:22 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Monday 19 October 2026 | 5:53 AM | 18 October 2026 5:58 AM – 19 October 2026 8:22 AM |
| Jeddah | Sunday 18 October 2026 | 6:20 AM | 18 October 2026 5:58 AM – 19 October 2026 8:22 AM |
| Dammam | Monday 19 October 2026 | 5:40 AM | 18 October 2026 5:58 AM – 19 October 2026 8:22 AM |
FAQ
When is Durga Ashtami 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Sunday 18 October 2026 in Jeddah; Monday 19 October 2026 in Riyadh, Dammam.
Is Durga Ashtami on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
No, in India it is on Monday 19 October 2026. A festival is fixed by a tithi at a part of the local day, and the tithi ends at the same instant everywhere, so a city many hours behind India can reach that part of the day on a different date.
How is the date of Durga Ashtami decided?
Ashwayuja sukla ashtami at sunrise (Maha Ashtami).
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