People's Republic of China • Asia/Shanghai

Islamic Date Today in China

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Chinese Islamic Calendar (Islamic Association of China). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Shanghai).

Official IAC National Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Chinese Islamic Calendar (Islamic Association of China) • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

今日：星期日

伊斯兰历 1448年主马达·阿色尼月 5日

中国伊斯兰教协会标准

Calendar System Chinese Islamic Calendar (Islamic Association of China)

Reference Point Niujie Mosque (Beijing) & Id Kah Mosque (Kashgar)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Islamic Association of China (IAC)

Major Cities in China

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

Beijing Capital Municipality · Historic Niujie Mosque (founded 996 CE)

北京

Urumqi Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region · Regional Capital

乌鲁木齐

Kashgar Xinjiang · Ancient Silk Road Oasis & Historic Id Kah Mosque

喀什

Linxia (Hezhou) Gansu Province · Little Makkah of China & Hui Cultural Capital

临夏

Xining Qinghai Province · Dongguan Grand Mosque City

西宁

Yinchuan Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region · Nanguan Mosque & Yellow River Hub

银川

Xi'an Shaanxi Province · Ancient Silk Road Capital & Great Mosque of Xi'an

西安

Guangzhou Guangdong Province · Historic Huaisheng Mosque (Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas)

广州

Shanghai Shanghai Municipality · Commercial Metropolis & Xiaotaoyuan Mosque

上海

Kunming Yunnan Province · Southwest China Muslim Hub & Shuncheng Mosque

昆明

Key Islamic Events & Dates in China (1448 AH)

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

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

Hui & Uyghur Heritage & Millennium-Old Mosques

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in China

With over 25 million Muslims primarily from the Hui, Uyghur, Kazak, and Dongxiang ethnic groups, China has observed the Islamic calendar for over 1,300 years since the Tang Dynasty. Official religious dates are overseen by the **Islamic Association of China (IAC - 中国伊斯兰教协会)** in Beijing.

At a Glance: The China Calendar in 3 Key Points

Islamic Association of China Authority: IAC publishes official Hijri calendars and determines national dates for Ramadan and Eid.
Ancient Sino-Islamic Astronomy Heritage: Hui Muslim astronomers historically led the imperial bureaus of astronomy in Nanjing and Beijing during the Yuan and Ming dynasties.
Nationwide Uniformity Across Five Time Zones: While China spans five geographic time zones, all public affairs and Islamic calendars follow unified Beijing Time (UTC+8).

The IAC Moon Sighting Framework

Headquartered in Beijing, the IAC convenes senior imams from historic institutions like the Niujie Mosque alongside regional associations in Xinjiang, Gansu, and Ningxia on the 29th of each lunar month.

The Sino-Islamic Astronomical Legacy

Muslims in China possess an extraordinary tradition of mathematical astronomy, pioneered by figures like Jamal al-Din in the 13th century. Today, modern celestial tables are paired with local observation reports across the vast Chinese territory.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight China Standard Time (CST / Asia/Shanghai, UTC+8), while the religious night begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in China?

Today's date is calculated according to the official Islamic Association of China (IAC) standard in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid (Corban / Eid al-Adha) in China?

The Islamic Association of China (IAC) in Beijing alongside regional Islamic associations in Ningxia and Xinjiang.

Is the date the same in Beijing, Urumqi, and Linxia?

Yes. A uniform Islamic date is observed across all provinces and autonomous regions of China.

How long has the Islamic calendar been used in China?

Islam was introduced to China during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century, giving the Chinese Islamic calendar over 1,300 years of continuous history.

What time zone is followed on this page?

China Standard Time (CST / Asia/Shanghai, UTC+8).

When does the date change in China?

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

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