Kingdom of Bahrain • Asia/Bahrain

Islamic Date Today in Bahrain

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Bahraini Islamic Calendar (Supreme Council Standard). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Bahrain).

Official Bahrain SCIA Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Bahraini Islamic Calendar (Supreme Council Standard) • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: الأحد

٥ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

المعيار الرسمي المعتمد

Calendar System Bahraini Islamic Calendar (Supreme Council Standard)

Reference Point SCIA Headquarters & Al-Fateh Grand Mosque, Manama

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA)

Major Cities in Bahrain

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

Manama Capital Governorate · National Capital & Commercial Hub

المنامة

Riffa Southern Governorate · Historic Royal Seat

الرفاع

Muharraq Muharraq Governorate · Historic Maritime Capital

المحرق

Hamad Town Northern Governorate · Central Residential Center

مدينة حمد

A'ali Northern Governorate · Ancient Dilmun Pottery Center

عالي

Isa Town Southern Governorate · Educational Center

مدينة عيسى

Sitra Capital Governorate · Industrial Island Hub

سترة

Budaiya Northern Governorate · Coastal Green Belt

البديع

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Bahrain (1448 AH)

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

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

National Sighting & Bahraini Hijri Calendar

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain manages its official Islamic calendar through the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA). Blending authentic lunar observation traditions with precise regional calculations, Bahrain maintains full calendar consistency across its islands.

At a Glance: The Bahrain Calendar in 3 Key Points

Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA): Oversees the Crescent Sighting Panel composed of prominent Sharia judges and scholars.
Island Archipelagic Uniformity: Due to Bahrain's compact island territory, identical sighting parameters and prayer times apply from Muharraq to Riffa.
Gulf Harmonization: Bahrain works closely with Saudi Arabia and neighboring GCC councils when verifying the start of holy months.

The SCIA Crescent Sighting Panel

The panel convenes at the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs headquarters in Manama. It reviews horizon reports from elevated viewing locations on the west coast, such as Zallaq and Budaiya, alongside astronomical data.

Observation Criteria & Sharia Protocols

The panel requires visual sighting of the Hilal after sunset, supported by confirmation that the moon set after the sun. Once verified, the official royal decree is broadcast across the Kingdom.

Day Transition Timing

The religious date advances at Maghrib sunset, while digital and civil systems flip at 12:00 AM midnight Arabia Standard Time (AST / Asia/Bahrain, UTC+3).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Bahrain?

Today's date is calculated according to the official Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs standard in the Asia/Bahrain time zone.

Who declares the start of Ramadan in Bahrain?

The Crescent Sighting Panel of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) in Manama.

Is the date the same in Manama, Riffa, and Muharraq?

Yes. All governorates and islands across Bahrain observe the same unified Hijri date.

Does Bahrain follow Saudi Arabia's Islamic date?

Bahrain conducts its own official crescent evaluation, but given its proximity to Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, declarations almost always align.

What time zone does this page follow for Bahrain?

Arabia Standard Time (AST / Asia/Bahrain, UTC+3).

When does the Islamic date flip to tomorrow?

At 12:00 AM midnight AST for public civil records, and at Maghrib sunset for religious worship.

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