Republic of Guinea (République de Guinée) • Africa/Conakry

Islamic Date Today in Guinea

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses de Guinée. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Conakry).

Norme Secrétariat Affaires Religieuses Guinée

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Conakry (UTC +)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses de Guinée • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Aujourd'hui : Dimanche

5 Joumada ath-Thania 1448 H

Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses de Guinée

Calendar System Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses de Guinée

Reference Point Faisal Grand Mosque of Conakry (Fayçal) & Fouta Djallon Mountains

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses & Grand Mosque of Conakry

Major Cities & Regions in Guinea

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

Conakry Conakry Special Zone · Capital & King Faisal Grand Mosque (30,000 capacity)

Conakry

Nzérékoré Guinée Forestière · Commercial Capital of the Forest Region

Nzérékoré

Kankan Haute-Guinée · Historic Holy City & Cheick Fanta Mady Mosque

Kankan

Kindia Basse-Guinée · Agricultural Center & Foothills of Fouta

Kindia

Labé Moyenne-Guinée · Heart of Fouta Djallon & Karamoko Alfa Mo Labé Mosque

Labé

Mamou Moyenne-Guinée · Crossroads City of Guinea

Mamou

Boké Basse-Guinée · Mining & Bauxite Center

Boké

Siguiri Haute-Guinée · Gold Mining Center on the Niger River

Siguiri

Faranah Haute-Guinée · Niger River Source Region

Faranah

Guéckédou Guinée Forestière · Border Market Center

Guéckédou

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Guinea (1448 AH)

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

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Guinea
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 Guinea - 2D Motion Vector Illustration — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Guinea.

Calendrier Lunaire & Tradition du Fouta Djallon

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Guinea

In Guinea, where approximately 89% of the population is Muslim, the Islamic calendar is governed by the General Secretariat of Religious Affairs under the Presidency of the Republic, drawing on the centuries-old Islamic scholarship of the Fouta Djallon highlands.

At a Glance: The Guinea Calendar in 3 Key Points

The General Secretariat of Religious Affairs proclaims official lunar months following reports from national crescent observation commissions.
The King Faisal Mosque of Conakry, built in 1982, is the largest mosque in sub-Saharan West Africa, accommodating over 30,000 worshippers.
The civil date updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Conakry, UTC+0), while religious rituals observe the Maghrib sunset boundary.

General Secretariat of Religious Affairs

The Secretariat organizes sighting committees in Conakry and regional inspection posts across Lower Guinea, Middle Guinea (Fouta Djallon), Upper Guinea, and Forest Guinea. The Grand Imam of Conakry issues the official declaration for Ramadan and Tabaski.

The Fouta Djallon Theocratic Heritage

The Fouta Djallon plateau was home to an 18th-century Islamic state renowned for legal scholarship, poetry, and Ajami literature. Centers like Labé and Timbo preserved classical Quranic exegesis and astronomical traditions.

Day Transition Dynamics & UTC+0 Consistency

Guinea observes UTC+0 (GMT) year-round. Canonical fasting begins at Fajr dawn and concludes at Maghrib sunset, while digital dates update at midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Guinea?

The Islamic date today in Guinea is calculated live according to the official decrees of the Secrétariat Général des Affaires Religieuses (Africa/Conakry).

What is the largest mosque in Guinea?

The King Faisal Mosque of Conakry (Mosquée Fayçal), opened in 1982, with a capacity for over 30,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa.

What is the religious composition of Guinea?

Approximately 89% of the population of Guinea is Muslim, primarily Sunni following the Maliki school and Tijaniyya Sufi order.

What is the historical significance of Kankan?

Kankan is one of Guinea's oldest Islamic centers, known for centuries of Quranic scholarship and the legacy of the venerated scholar Cheick Fanta Mady Chérif.

Are Islamic holidays national public holidays in Guinea?

Yes, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha (Tabaski), and Mawlid are statutory paid public holidays in Guinea.

When does the date switch on the site?

At 12:00 AM midnight Conakry time (UTC+0).

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