Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 falls on Friday 21 August 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 21 August 2026 – the same day. The rule: The last Friday of Shravana sukla paksha strictly before the pournami day. The table gives the date for each city with the deciding 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 | Tithi | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Friday 21 August 2026 | — | 27 August 2026 6:39 AM – 28 August 2026 7:18 AM |
| Jeddah | Friday 21 August 2026 | — | 27 August 2026 6:39 AM – 28 August 2026 7:18 AM |
| Dammam | Friday 21 August 2026 | — | 27 August 2026 6:39 AM – 28 August 2026 7:18 AM |
FAQ
When is Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 is on Friday 21 August 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Varalakshmi Vratam on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 21 August 2026.
How is the date of Varalakshmi Vratam decided?
The last Friday of Shravana sukla paksha strictly before the pournami day.
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