Belize • America/Belize
Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Islamic Mission of Belize Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Belize).
All regions across Belize observe the official national Hijri date shown above:
Muslims across Belize track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:
| Islamic Event | Hijri Date | Significance in Belize |
|---|---|---|
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Start of Ramadan
Holy Month
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1 Ramadan 1448 AH | Nationwide fasting begins; special nightly Taraweeh prayers across mosques |
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Laylat al-Qadr
27th Night
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27 Ramadan 1448 AH | The Night of Power, marked by night vigils, Qiyam al-Layl, and Quran recitation |
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Eid al-Fitr
Celebration
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1 Shawwal 1448 AH | Official celebration marking the blessed conclusion of the fasting month of Ramadan |
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Day of Arafah
Pinnacle of Hajj
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9 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH | Recommended voluntary Sunnah fasting day as pilgrims assemble on Mount Arafat |
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Eid al-Adha
Feast of Sacrifice
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10 Dhul Hijjah 1448 AH | Feast of the Sacrifice; communal morning Eid prayers and Qurbani / Udhiyah |
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Islamic New Year
New Hijri Year
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1 Muharram 1449 AH | Beginning of the new Hijri lunar year and commemoration of the historic Hijrah |
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Day of Ashura
Sunnah Fast
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10 Muharram 1449 AH | Recommended voluntary fasting day commemorating the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS) |
The Muslim community in Belize observes the lunar calendar through the **Islamic Mission of Belize (IMB)**, established in Belize City.
Observers assemble along the Caribbean coastline of Belize City on the 29th of each lunar month to view the setting crescent moon.
IMB coordinates with neighboring communities in Chetumal (Mexico) and Guatemala to ensure consistent calendar declarations.
The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Belize, UTC-6), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.
Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Belize:
Today's date is calculated according to the Islamic Mission of Belize standard in the America/Belize time zone.
In Belize City on Central American Boulevard.
Central Standard Time (America/Belize, UTC-6).
At 12:00 AM midnight for civil clocks, and at sunset (Maghrib) for religious prayers.
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