Republic of Albania • Europe/Tirane

Islamic Date Today in Albania

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH) Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Europe/Tirane).

Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë Standard Zyrtar

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Europe/Tirane • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH) Moon Sighting Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

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5 Xhumadel Ahire 1448 H

Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH)

Calendar System Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH) Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Namazgjah Grand Mosque (Tirana) & Et'hem Bey Mosque (1821)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH) & Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane

Major Cities & Regions in Albania

All regions across Albania observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

Tirana Qarku i Tiranës · National Capital & Namazgjah Mosque / Et'hem Bey Mosque

Tiranë

Durrës Qarku i Durrësit · Adriatic port & Great Mosque of Durrës

Durrës

Shkodër Qarku i Shkodrës · Cultural capital of the north & Ebu Beker Mosque

Shkodër

Vlorë Qarku i Vlorës · Independence city & Muradie Mosque (1542, Mimar Sinan)

Vlorë

Elbasan Qarku i Elbasanit · Historic castle city & King Mosque (1492)

Elbasan

Korçë Qarku i Korçës · Southeastern center & Iljaz Mirahori Mosque (1495)

Korçë

Berat Qarku i Beratit · UNESCO City of a Thousand Windows & Red / Lead Mosques

Berat

Gjirokastër Qarku i Gjirokastrës · UNESCO stone city & Bazaar Mosque

Gjirokastër

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Albania (1448 AH)

Muslims across Albania track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Albania
Start of Ramadan Holy Month	1 Ramadan 1448 AH	Nationwide fasting begins; special nightly Taraweeh prayers across mosques
Laylat al-Qadr 27th Night	27 Ramadan 1448 AH	The Night of Power, marked by night vigils, Qiyam al-Layl, and Quran recitation
Eid al-Fitr Celebration	1 Shawwal 1448 AH	Official celebration marking the blessed conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan
Day of Arafah Pinnacle of Hajj	9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Recommended voluntary Sunnah fasting day as pilgrims assemble on Mount Arafat
Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice	10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH	Feast of the Sacrifice; communal morning Eid prayers and Qurbani / Udhiyah
Islamic New Year New Hijri Year	1 Muharram 1449 AH	Beginning of the new Hijri lunar year and commemoration of the historic Hijrah
Day of Ashura Sunnah Fast	10 Muharram 1449 AH	Recommended voluntary fasting day commemorating the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS)

Islamic Date Today in Albania — 2D Motion Design Illustration of Lunar Calendar and Crescent Moon — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Albania.

KMSH Albania Moon Sighting & Balkan Heritage

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Albania

Albania is a historically Muslim-majority European nation where over 55% of the population adheres to Islam. The Islamic calendar is overseen by the Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH - Muslim Community of Albania), founded in 1923, alongside the World Bektashi Headquarters in Tirana.

At a Glance: The Albania Calendar in 3 Key Points

Majority Muslim European Nation: Albania has maintained an indigenous Muslim majority since the Ottoman era, celebrated for exemplary interfaith harmony.
KMSH Centenary Leadership: Founded in 1923, the Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë coordinates mosques, muftiates, and Islamic calendar declarations nationwide.
Namazgjah Grand Mosque: The Namazgjah Mosque in Tirana is the largest mosque in the Balkan peninsula, serving as a primary spiritual hub.

KMSH and Albania's Islamic History

Following the fall of the Ottoman Empire, the Muslim Community of Albania (KMSH) was founded at the First National Muslim Congress in 1923, establishing an independent national Islamic leadership. Despite state-enforced atheism from 1967 to 1990 under Enver Hoxha, Islam underwent a historic resurgence following the reopening of Tirana's Et'hem Bey Mosque in 1991.

Calendar Coordination and the Bektashi Tradition

The KMSH, led by the Grand Mufti of Albania, determines the calendar using astronomical criteria in harmony with regional Balkan bodies and the Turkish Diyanet. Albania also hosts the World Headquarters of the Bektashi Order (Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane), whose spiritual leader (Baba Mondi) observes the Islamic calendar and holy days like Ashura and Sultan Novruz.

Day Transition Dynamics in Albania

The civil Islamic date on this platform updates at 12:00 AM midnight Central European Time (CET / Europe/Tirane, UTC+1 or CEST UTC+2 in summer). Liturgical days transition at Maghrib sunset, celebrated with Eid al-Fitr (Fitër Bajrami) and Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bajrami), both recognized as statutory national public holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Albania:

What is the Islamic date today in Albania?

The Islamic date today in Albania follows the official calendar determined by the Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (KMSH) in Europe/Tirane time.

What is the KMSH?

The Komuniteti Mysliman i Shqipërisë (Muslim Community of Albania) is the official representative body of Sunni Muslims in Albania, established in 1923.

Are Islamic holidays public holidays in Albania?

Yes, Fitër Bajrami (Eid al-Fitr), Kurban Bajrami (Eid al-Adha), and the Bektashi holiday of Sultan Novruz are official statutory national public holidays in Albania.

What is the Namazgjah Mosque in Tirana?

The Namazgjah Mosque (Great Mosque of Tirana) is the largest mosque complex in the Balkan peninsula, featuring classic Ottoman-style domes and four 50-meter minarets.

What time zone is used in Albania?

Central European Time (CET / Europe/Tirane, UTC+1), adjusting to CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

What is the Bektashi Order in Albania?

The Bektashi Order is an influential Sufi tariqa whose international world headquarters (Kryegjyshata) has been located in Tirana since 1929.

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