Republic of Azerbaijan • Asia/Baku

Islamic Date Today in Azerbaijan

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Azerbaijani Islamic Calendar (Caucasus Muslims Board). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Baku).

Official QMİ Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Asia/Baku • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Azerbaijani Islamic Calendar (Caucasus Muslims Board) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Bu gün: Şənbə

4 Cəmadiyəlaxır 1448 h.

Qafqaz Müsəlmanları İdarəsi Standartı

Calendar System Azerbaijani Islamic Calendar (Caucasus Muslims Board)

Reference Point Taza Pir Mosque (Baku) & Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Caucasus Muslims Board (Qafqaz Müsəlmanları İdarəsi - QMİ)

Major Cities in Azerbaijan

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

Baku Absheron Peninsula · National Capital & Caspian Sea Metropolis

Bakı

Ganja Ganja-Dashkasan · Historic Second Largest City of Nizami Ganjavi

Gəncə

Sumqayit Absheron · Major Industrial & Coastal Port Metropolis

Sumqayıt

Mingachevir Central Azerbaijan · City of Lights on Kura River

Mingəçevir

Shaki Shaki-Zaqatala · UNESCO Historic Silk Road Palace City

Şəki

Nakhchivan Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic · Historic Ancient Enclave Capital

Naxçıvan

Lankaran Lankaran-Astara · Subtropical Southern Caspian Port

Lənkəran

Shusha Karabakh Region · Cultural Capital of Azerbaijan

Şuşa

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Azerbaijan (1448 AH)

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

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

Caspian Sighting & Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Azerbaijan

The Republic of Azerbaijan observes the Islamic calendar under the leadership of the **Caucasus Muslims Board** (Qafqaz Müsəlmanları İdarəsi - QMİ), chaired by the Sheikh-ul-Islam. QMİ works in official partnership with the renowned **Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory** of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

At a Glance: The Azerbaijan Calendar in 3 Key Points

Caucasus Muslims Board Authority: QMİ issues official fatwas declaring the dates of holy months and Ramadan fasting timetables.
Shamakhi Observatory Astronomical Data: Modern computerized celestial tracking provides the mathematical baseline for crescent visibility.
Harmonious Dual Heritage: Azerbaijan's historic Sunni and Shia communities observe unified calendar dates announced by QMİ.

The Caucasus Muslims Board Sighting Process

Meeting at the historic Taza Pir Mosque in Baku, the Council of Qazis reviews astronomical coordinates compiled by the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory before proclaiming dates.

Scientific Astronomical Collaboration

The Shamakhi Observatory calculates crescent birth (conjunction), lunar altitude, and elongation over the Caspian Sea, ensuring compliance with established visibility criteria.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Azerbaijan Time (AZT / Asia/Baku, UTC+4), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the Islamic calendar, time zones, and moon sightings in Azerbaijan.

What is the Islamic date today in Azerbaijan?

Today's date is calculated according to the official Caucasus Muslims Board (QMİ) standard in the Asia/Baku time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid (Ramazan Bayramı) in Azerbaijan?

The Caucasus Muslims Board (QMİ) headed by the Sheikh-ul-Islam in Baku.

Is the date the same in Baku, Ganja, and Nakhchivan?

Yes. A uniform Islamic calendar applies across all regions of Azerbaijan.

Does Azerbaijan use astronomical observatories for moon sighting?

Yes. QMİ works directly with the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory to compute crescent visibility data.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Azerbaijan Time (AZT / Asia/Baku, UTC+4).

When does the date change in Azerbaijan?

At 12:00 AM midnight AZT for civil clocks, and at Maghrib sunset for religious prayers.

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