Republic of Cabo Verde (República de Cabo Verde) • Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Islamic Date Today in Cabo Verde
Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Comunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Atlantic/Cape_Verde).
Padrão Oficial Comunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde
Official Civil & Religious Calibration
Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC +)
Friday, November 13, 2026
3 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH
Comunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde Standard • Day 3 of Jumādá al-ākhirah
Hoje: Sexta-feira
3 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H
Comunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde (Praia)
Calendar SystemComunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde Standard
Reference PointMesquita de Praia (Fazenda) & Ilha de Santiago
Civil Rollover12:00 AM Midnight
Moon Sighting BodyComunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde & Associação dos Muçulmanos de Cabo Verde
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Major Cities & Regions in Cabo Verde
All regions across Cabo Verde observe the official national Hijri date shown above:
PraiaIlha de Santiago · Capital & Mesquita da Fazenda
Praia
MindeloIlha de São Vicente · Cultural Capital & Porto Grande
Mindelo
EspargosIlha do Sal · International Airport Hub
Espargos
Santa MariaIlha do Sal · Southern Coastal Tourism Center
Santa Maria
AssomadaIlha de Santiago · Commercial Crossroads & Central Market
Assomada
Sal ReiIlha da Boa Vista · Island Capital & Coastal Dunes
Sal Rei
São FilipeIlha do Fogo · Historic Town under Mount Fogo Volcano
São Filipe
Porto NovoIlha de Santo Antão · Mountain Island Port
Porto Novo
TarrafalIlha de Santiago · Northern Bay & Historic Center
Tarrafal
Ribeira GrandeIlha de Santo Antão · Northern Valley Center
Ribeira Grande
Key Islamic Events & Dates in Cabo Verde (1448 AH)
Muslims across Cabo Verde track official moon sighting declarations for major religious observances, particularly Ramadan and the two Eids:
Islamic Event
Hijri Date
Significance in Cabo Verde
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)
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The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Cabo Verde.
Calendário Lunar Islâmico em Cabo Verde
How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Cabo Verde
In the Atlantic archipelago of Cabo Verde, a growing and well-integrated Muslim community of several thousand residents thrives, primarily composed of merchants and professionals from Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Mauritania. The Islamic Community of Cabo Verde coordinates lunar dates.
At a Glance: The Cabo Verde Calendar in 3 Key Points
The Islamic Community of Cabo Verde coordinates prayer times and crescent sightings from the central mosque in Praia.
Astronomical calculations and regional West African sightings (Senegal, Morocco) guide official announcements for Ramadan and Eid.
The civil date updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Atlantic/Cape_Verde, UTC-1), while religious observances commence at Maghrib sunset.
The Islamic Community in Praia and Mindelo
The capital city of Praia on Santiago Island and Mindelo on São Vicente host prayer centers and halal institutions. The Fazenda Mosque in Praia serves as the central gathering point for Friday Jummah and community Eid prayers.
Atlantic Sighting Conditions
Cabo Verde's location 570 kilometers off the West African coast provides unhindered ocean views for tracking the new crescent moon over the Atlantic.
Timezone Precision (UTC-1)
Cabo Verde operates on Atlantic/Cape_Verde time (UTC-1 all year), one hour behind West Africa. Digital calendar tracking synchronizes at midnight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Cabo Verde:
01
What is the Islamic date today in Cabo Verde?
The Islamic date today in Cabo Verde is calculated live according to the official standard of the Comunidade Islâmica de Cabo Verde (Atlantic/Cape_Verde).
02
Where is the main mosque in Cabo Verde located?
The main mosque is located in the Fazenda neighborhood of Praia, the capital city on Santiago Island.
03
How many Muslims live in Cabo Verde?
Several thousand Muslims reside in Cabo Verde, mainly from West African nations such as Senegal, Guinea, and Mauritania, alongside Cabo Verdean converts.
04
What timezone does Cabo Verde use?
Cabo Verde observes UTC-1 all year round without daylight saving time.
05
How are Ramadan and Eid dates confirmed in Cabo Verde?
Local sightings in Praia are corroborated with confirmed declarations from regional bodies in Senegal and Morocco.
06
When does the date switch on this website?
At 12:00 AM midnight Cape Verde time (UTC-1).
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