Islamic Republic of Iran • Asia/Tehran

Islamic Date Today in Iran

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Iranian Lunar Hijri Standard (Office of Supreme Leader). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Tehran).

Official Iranian Lunar Sighting Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Iranian Lunar Hijri Standard (Office of Supreme Leader) • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

امروز: یکشنبه

۵ جمادی‌الثانی ۱۴۴۸ هـ.ق

ستاد استهلال دفتر مقام معظم رهبری

Calendar System Iranian Lunar Hijri Standard (Office of Supreme Leader)

Reference Point University of Tehran Geophysics Institute & Jamkaran Observatory, Qom

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Moon Sighting Committee (Office of the Supreme Leader)

Major Cities in Iran

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

Tehran Tehran Province · National Capital beneath Alborz Mountains

تهران

Mashhad Razavi Khorasan · Holy Shrine City of Imam Reza (AS)

مشهد

Isfahan Isfahan Province · Half the World (Naqsh-e Jahan Square)

اصفهان

Shiraz Fars Province · Historic Cultural Capital of Poets and Gardens

شیراز

Tabriz East Azerbaijan · Historic Silk Road Covered Bazaar City

تبریز

Qom Qom Province · Major Center of Islamic Theological Seminaries (Hawza)

قم

Ahvaz Khuzestan Province · Karun River Southwestern Hub

اهواز

Kermanshah Kermanshah Province · Western Zagros Cultural Hub

کرمانشاه

Yazd Yazd Province · UNESCO Mud-Brick Desert Oasis & Windcatchers

یزد

Kerman Kerman Province · Historic Southeastern Trading Hub

کرمان

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Iran (1448 AH)

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

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

Telescopic Crescent Sighting & Geophysics Institute

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran maintains a dual calendrical system: the Solar Hijri (Solar Hejri / Shamsi) calendar for civil administration, and the Lunar Hijri (Qamari) calendar for religious observances. The lunar calendar is overseen by the **Moon Sighting Committee of the Office of the Supreme Leader** (ستاد استهلال دفتر مقام معظم رهبری).

At a Glance: The Iran Calendar in 3 Key Points

Estelal Sighting Committee: Operates over 150 specialized crescent observation teams across Iran equipped with high-powered telescopes and digital spectrometers.
Telescopic Sighting Acceptance (Juristic Rulings): Under rulings of Ayatollah Khamenei, verified optical sighting through telescopes is legally valid for determining the new month.
Geophysics Institute of University of Tehran: Produces official astronomical conjunction charts and visibility probability maps.

The Estelal Observation Network

On the 29th of each lunar month, teams deploy to high-altitude observatories across the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges. Reports are vetted by senior astronomers and Maraji ulema.

Telescopic vs Naked-Eye Jurisprudence

While the official state committee permits high-powered telescopic sighting (often leading to earlier month declarations), other senior scholars in Qom and Najaf require naked-eye sighting, reflecting juristic depth.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Iran Standard Time (IRST / Asia/Tehran, UTC+3:30), while religious worship commences at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Iran?

Today's date is calculated according to the official Lunar Hijri standard of the Office of the Supreme Leader in the Asia/Tehran time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid in Iran?

The Moon Sighting Committee (Setad Estelal) of the Office of the Supreme Leader in Tehran.

Does Iran accept telescopic moon sightings?

Yes. Under the judicial rulings of the Supreme Leader, optical crescent sightings using telescopes are accepted for religious declarations.

Is the date the same in Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan?

Yes. Once the official announcement is issued, it is binding across all 31 provinces.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Iran Standard Time (IRST / Asia/Tehran, UTC+3:30).

When does the date change in Iran?

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

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