Co-operative Republic of Guyana • America/Guyana

Islamic Date Today in Guyana

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Guyana).

Official CIOG National Standard (Est. 1979)

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Today: Saturday

4 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH

Official CIOG National Standard (Guyana)

Calendar System Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) Standard

Reference Point Queenstown Jaa'ma Masjid (Georgetown, Founded 1895)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) & National Moonsighting Committee

Major Cities & Regions in Guyana

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

Georgetown Demerara-Mahaica · National Capital & Historic Queenstown Mosque (1895)

Georgetown

Linden Upper Demerara-Berbice · Second Largest Metropolis & Bauxite Capital

Linden

New Amsterdam East Berbice-Corentyne · Historic Berbice River Port

New Amsterdam

Anna Regina Pomeroon-Supenaam · Essequibo Coast Rice & Commercial Hub

Anna Regina

Bartica Cuyuni-Mazaruni · Gateway to the Interior & Gold Fields

Bartica

Corriverton East Berbice · Border Metropolis on Corentyne River facing Suriname

Corriverton

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Guyana (1448 AH)

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

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

Historic Queenstown Mosque (1895) & CIOG National Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Guyana

With over 55,000 Muslims representing 7.3% of the population, Guyana features one of the highest proportions of Muslims in the Western Hemisphere. The community's calendar is governed by the **Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG)**, with **Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Mawlid recognized as official national public holidays**.

At a Glance: The Guyana Calendar in 3 Key Points

Three Official National Islamic Public Holidays: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Youman Nabi (Mawlid) are official gazetted national public holidays in Guyana.
CIOG Leadership (Established 1979): CIOG governs over 140 mosques, schools, and medical relief programs across all ten administrative regions.
Historic Queenstown Mosque (1895): One of the oldest operating mosques in South America, founded by early Indian indentured Muslim immigrants.

The CIOG National Moonsighting Assembly

On the 29th of each lunar month, the Moonsighting Committee of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) convenes at the CIOG Complex and Queenstown Mosque in Georgetown. Sighting posts along the Atlantic seawall and Corentyne coast report directly to the Director of Education and President.

Atlantic Seawall Horizon Advantage

Because coastal Guyana lies below sea level, its sea defense walls (Seawall) provide uninterrupted 180-degree ocean views over the Atlantic, offering clear sightlines for spotting the newborn crescent.

Day Transition Dynamics & Georgetown Midnight Synchronization

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Guyana Time (GYT, America/Guyana, UTC-4), 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 Guyana:

What is the Islamic date today in Guyana?

Today's date is calculated according to the CIOG national standard in the America/Guyana time zone.

Are Islamic holidays national public holidays in Guyana?

Yes! Guyana officially gazettes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Youman Nabi (Mawlid un-Nabi) as nationwide public holidays.

What is the oldest mosque in Guyana?

The Queenstown Jaa'ma Masjid in Georgetown, established in 1895.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Guyana Time (GYT, America/Guyana, UTC-4).

When does the date change in Guyana?

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

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