An emergency discussion meeting organized by Dawatus Sunnah Bangladesh was held on March 19, 2026, at the Azimpur Chapra Jame Mosque auditorium in Old Dhaka. The event aimed to caution Muslims against observing fasting and Eid based on astronomical or Hijri calendar calculations instead of actual moon sighting. The meeting was presided over by Mufti Zubair bin Abdul Quddus, director of Dawatus Sunnah Bangladesh and khatib of the mosque, with participation from several Islamic scholars including Maulana Shafiqul Islam.

In his main address, Mufti Zubair argued that following an astronomy-based Hijri calendar contradicts Quranic and Hadith principles, which require physical moon sighting to determine the start and end of Ramadan. He cited five reasons for rejecting astronomical calculations, including inconsistencies between scientific predictions and actual moon sightings in different countries. He also stated that following moon reports from distant regions such as Saudi Arabia is not religiously valid.

Speakers at the event urged Muslims to rely solely on local moon sightings for religious observances and warned against those promoting astronomy-based methods, calling them misleading. The meeting concluded with prayers for national welfare.