State of Israel (Muslim Communities) • Asia/Jerusalem

Islamic Date Today in Israel

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Sharia Court Standard (Supreme Islamic Council). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Jerusalem).

Official Sharia Court Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Sharia Court Standard (Supreme Islamic Council) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

היום: יום שבת

4 בג'ומאדא א-ת'אני 1448 להג'רה

בית הדין השרעי לערعורים בירושלים

Calendar System Sharia Court Standard (Supreme Islamic Council)

Reference Point Jerusalem & Jaffa Sharia Courts

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Sharia Court of Appeals & Supreme Islamic Council

Major Cities in Israel

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

Jerusalem Jerusalem District · Al-Quds Holy Sanctuary

ירושלים

Jaffa (Tel Aviv-Yafo) Tel Aviv District · Historic Coastal Mediterranean Port

יפו

Nazareth Northern District · Major Arab Cultural Capital

נצרת

Haifa Haifa District · Mediterranean Coastal City

חיפה

Acre (Akko) Northern District · Ancient Ottoman Walled Harbor

עכו

Umm al-Fahm Haifa District · Wadi Ara Cultural Center

אום אל-פחם

Rahat Southern District · Major Bedouin Metropolis in the Negev

רהט

Lod (Lydda) Central District · Historic Mixed Cultural Center

לוד

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Israel (1448 AH)

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

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

Muslim Community Calendar & Sharia Jurisprudence

How the Islamic Calendar Operates for Muslim Communities in Israel

The Muslim community in Israel, comprising over 1.7 million citizens, observes the Islamic calendar under the guidance of the Sharia Court of Appeals in Jerusalem, local community waqf boards, and declarations from the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem.

At a Glance: The Israel Calendar in 3 Key Points

Sharia Court of Appeals Jurisdiction: Official Islamic personal status and religious dates are recognized by the state through the Sharia judicial system.
Al-Aqsa Spiritual Alignment: Local Muslim communities align their religious observances with announcements issued by the Grand Mufti at Masjid al-Aqsa.
Negev and Galilee Uniformity: The same calendar date is observed across Arab cities in the Galilee, the Triangle region, and Bedouin towns of the Negev.

The Sharia Judicial Framework

The Sharia Court of Appeals operates under recognized religious autonomy for Muslim family law and religious observances. Judges (Qadis) coordinate with local imams and community boards for Ramadan and Eid declarations.

Crescent Observation Practices

Local scholars observe the crescent from elevated locations in the Carmel mountain range, the Galilee hills, and the Negev plateau, harmonizing findings with the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf.

Day Transition Dynamics

Civil administration follows the 12:00 AM midnight rollover in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (UTC+3), while the religious Islamic date commences at Maghrib sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Israel?

Today's Islamic date is calculated under the official Sharia Court standard in the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.

Who determines Ramadan and Eid for Muslims in Israel?

The Sharia Court of Appeals alongside declarations from the Grand Mufti at Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

Is the date the same in Nazareth, Haifa, Jaffa, and Rahat?

Yes. All Muslim communities across the northern, central, and southern districts observe the same Hijri date.

Does the community follow local sightings or regional declarations?

Local imams primarily follow the official declaration from Jerusalem, which harmonizes with regional Levantine observation.

What time zone is used on this page?

Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+3).

When does the Islamic date change each day?

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

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