Republic of Costa Rica • America/Costa_Rica

Islamic Date Today in Costa Rica

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Costa_Rica).

Official Centro Musulmán de Costa Rica Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

America/Costa_Rica • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Friday, November 13, 2026

3 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica Standard • Day 3 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Hoy: Viernes

3 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H

Estándar Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica

Calendar System Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica Standard

Reference Point Mezquita de San José (Montelimar, Goicoechea)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica (Mezquita de San José)

Major Cities & Regions in Costa Rica

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

San José San José Province · National Capital & Mezquita de San José

San José

Alajuela Alajuela Province · Central Valley Hub & International Airport

Alajuela

Cartago Cartago Province · Historic Colonial Capital & Irazú Volcano

Cartago

Heredia Heredia Province · City of Flowers & National University Hub

Heredia

Liberia Guanacaste Province · Northern Pacific Pampas Capital

Liberia

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Costa Rica (1448 AH)

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

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

San José Mezquita Central & Central Valley Astronomy

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Costa Rica

The Muslim community of Costa Rica observes the Islamic calendar under the guidance of the **Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica (CCMCR)**, located at the Mezquita de San José in Montelimar.

At a Glance: The Costa Rica Calendar in 3 Key Points

Centro Cultural Musulmán de Costa Rica: Founded in the early 2000s to support the growing community of local converts and immigrant families.
Mezquita de San José: The purpose-built mosque in Goicoechea serves as the primary spiritual and administrative center.
Pacific Ocean Advantage: Costa Rica's western coast along Guanacaste and the Gulf of Nicoya offers clean maritime skies for lunar observation.

The San José Sighting Assembly

Members of the CCMCR gather at the mosque and surrounding elevated Central Valley viewpoints on the 29th of each lunar month to spot the crescent moon after sunset.

Tropical Atmospheric Conditions

Because clouds can envelop the Central Valley during the green season, observers on the Pacific coast in Guanacaste provide reliable secondary sighting reports.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Costa_Rica, UTC-6), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Costa Rica:

What is the Islamic date today in Costa Rica?

Today's date is calculated according to the Centro Cultural Musulmán standard in the America/Costa_Rica time zone.

Where is the mosque in Costa Rica?

The Mezquita de San José is located in Montelimar, Goicoechea, San José.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Central Standard Time (America/Costa_Rica, UTC-6).

When does the date change in Costa Rica?

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

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