Republic of El Salvador • America/El_Salvador

Islamic Date Today in El Salvador

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/El_Salvador).

Official Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Friday, November 13, 2026

3 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña Standard • Day 3 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Hoy: Viernes

3 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H

Estándar Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña

Calendar System Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña Standard

Reference Point Mezquita Fátimah Az-Zahra & Centro Islámico Árabe, San Salvador

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Comunidad Islámica de El Salvador (Mezquita Fátimah Az-Zahra)

Major Cities & Regions in El Salvador

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

San Salvador San Salvador Department · National Capital & Mezquita Fátimah

San Salvador

Soyapango San Salvador Department · Major Metropolitan Urban Center

Soyapango

Santa Ana Santa Ana Department · Western Commercial & Coffee Capital

Santa Ana

San Miguel San Miguel Department · Eastern Metropolis & Volcán Chaparrastique

San Miguel

Mejicanos San Salvador Department · Northern Metropolitan Sector

Mejicanos

Key Islamic Events & Dates in El Salvador (1448 AH)

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

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

Pacific Coast View & Mezquita Fátimah Az-Zahra

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in El Salvador

In El Salvador, the **Comunidad Islámica de El Salvador**, centered at Mezquita Fátimah Az-Zahra and the Centro Islámico Árabe in San Salvador, guides the lunar calendar for local Muslims.

At a Glance: The El Salvador Calendar in 3 Key Points

Comunidad Islámica de El Salvador: Founded in the 1990s, organizing congregational prayers, halal certifications, and educational classes.
Historic Arab Diaspora Integration: El Salvador has a long history of Levantine migration dating back to the late 19th century.
Direct Pacific Sunset Exposure: As a nation fronting entirely on the Pacific Ocean, western twilight horizons are exceptionally broad and unobstructed.

The San Salvador Sighting Gathering

Community members look toward the Pacific ocean horizon from elevated viewpoints near San Salvador on the 29th of each lunar month to spot the newborn crescent.

Pacific Horizon Advantage

With an uninterrupted coastal view over thousands of miles of open Pacific Ocean, El Salvador enjoys optimal geographic conditions for spotting the young moon.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (America/El_Salvador, 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 El Salvador:

What is the Islamic date today in El Salvador?

Today's date is calculated according to the Comunidad Islámica Salvadoreña standard in the America/El_Salvador time zone.

Where is the mosque in El Salvador?

Mezquita Fátimah Az-Zahra is located in San Salvador.

What time zone is followed on this page?

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

When does the date change in El Salvador?

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

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