People's Republic of Bangladesh • Asia/Dhaka

Islamic Date Today in Bangladesh

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official National Moon Sighting Standard (জাতীয় চাঁদ دیکھا কমিটি). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Dhaka).

Official National Sighting Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

National Moon Sighting Standard (জাতীয় চাঁদ دیکھا কমিটি) • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

আজ: রবিবার

৫ জমাদিউস সানি ১৪৪৮ হিজরি

জাতীয় চাঁদ দেখা কমিটি বাংলাদেশ

Calendar System National Moon Sighting Standard (জাতীয় চাঁদ دیکھا কমিটি)

Reference Point Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Dhaka

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body National Moon Sighting Committee of Bangladesh

Major Cities in Bangladesh

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

Dhaka Dhaka Division · National Capital

ঢাকা

Chittagong Chittagong Division · Main Seaport

চট্টগ্রাম

Sylhet Sylhet Division · Surma Valley & Sufi Center

সিলেট

Khulna Khulna Division · Sundarbans Gateway

খুলনা

Rajshahi Rajshahi Division · Silk City on the Padma

রাজশাহী

Barisal Barisal Division · Riverine Hub

বরিশাল

Rangpur Rangpur Division · Northern Hub

রংপুর

Mymensingh Mymensingh Division · Brahmaputra Valley

ময়মনসিংহ

Comilla Chittagong Division · Historic Trading Hub

কুমিল্লা

Cox's Bazar Chittagong Division · Bay of Bengal Coast

কক্সবাজার

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Bangladesh (1448 AH)

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

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

National Sighting Protocol & Lunar Observance

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Bangladesh

With over 150 million Muslims, Bangladesh operates an official state-guided moon sighting structure overseen by the National Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.

At a Glance: The Bangladesh Calendar in 3 Key Points

Baitul Mukarram Central Assembly: The national committee meets at the conference hall of the Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka on the 29th evening of every lunar month.
District Committee Network: Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across all 64 districts lead local sighting committees, compiling physical sighting reports from imams and meteorological stations.
Consistent 1-Day Regional Offset: Bangladesh observes Islamic dates in tandem with the South Asian subcontinent, naturally falling one day after Saudi Arabia.

The Islamic Foundation Verification Process

The Minister for Religious Affairs presides over the National Moon Sighting Committee. Alongside meteorological experts and leading Islamic scholars, testimonies received from district administrations are rigorously cross-checked before the official broadcast.

The Astronomical Reality of Subcontinental Sightings

Due to Bangladesh's eastern geographical longitude within South Asia, the young crescent moon is almost never sufficiently mature to be sighted on the same evening as western Asia. Consequently, Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha are celebrated 24 hours after Makkah.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Bangladesh Standard Time (BST / Asia/Dhaka, UTC+6), while the spiritual night begins immediately following Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Bangladesh?

Today's date is calculated under the National Moon Sighting Committee standard in the Asia/Dhaka time zone.

Why does Bangladesh celebrate Eid one day after Saudi Arabia?

Bangladesh relies on physical moon sighting within its territorial borders. Because the crescent moon is visible further west first, Bangladesh's sighting occurs one day later.

Who is responsible for moon sightings in Bangladesh?

The National Moon Sighting Committee, operating under Islamic Foundation Bangladesh and the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Is the date the same in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet?

Yes. Once the national announcement is made from Baitul Mukarram in Dhaka, it applies across all 64 districts.

What time zone is used for the Bangladesh Islamic date?

Bangladesh Standard Time (BST / Asia/Dhaka, UTC+6).

When does the Islamic date flip to the next day?

At 12:00 AM midnight BST for public records, and at Maghrib sunset for religious observance.

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