In South Asia, what is the moon-sighting night at Ramadan's end called?

In South Asia, the moon-sighting night at Ramadan's end is called Chaand Raat.

The Hindustani phrase literally means “moon night.” It refers to the evening when the new crescent of Shawwal is sought or sighted, marking the end of Ramadan and announcing that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated the following day. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Ramadan lasts either 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting and the religious authority followed locally.

Chaand Raat is both a religiously significant evening and a vibrant cultural occasion. Families visit markets, buy clothing and gifts, prepare sweets, and apply mehndi or henna. Public announcements often follow the sighting, and celebrations can continue through the night. It is not Laylat al-Qadr, which falls during Ramadan's final ten nights, nor is it Jumu'atul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramadan. Local moon-sighting decisions can mean that communities observe Eid on different dates.