Durga Ashtami 2028 falls on Monday, September 25, 2028 in Doha. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:24 AM and sunset 5:25 PM.
India: Sep 26, 2028
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
Doha timings
Date
Monday, September 25, 2028
Monday
Lunar date
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Moonrise
12:11 PM
Moonset
10:50 PM
Shubh muhurat in Doha
Abhijit Muhurat11:01 AM – 11:49 AM
Rahu Kaal — avoid6:54 AM – 8:24 AM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Durga Ashtami, the eighth night of Sharad Navratri, is the fiercest and most heavily observed of the nine — the night Durga is held to have met Mahishasura.
How it is observed
Sandhi Puja is offered at the junction of Ashtami and Navami. Many households perform Kanya Pujan, feeding and honouring nine young girls as the Goddess.
Durga Ashtami 2028 in Doha is on Monday, September 25, 2028. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Is Durga Ashtami 2028 on the same day in Doha as in India?
No. Durga Ashtami is on Sep 25, 2028 in Doha but Sep 26, 2028 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
What else is Durga Ashtami called?
Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.