Lao People's Democratic Republic • Asia/Vientiane

Islamic Date Today in Laos

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Lao Muslim Community Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Vientiane).

Official Lao Muslim Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Lao Muslim Community Sighting Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

ມື້ນີ້: ວັນອາທິດ

5 ຍຸມາດາޘޘານີ 1448 ຮ.ສ.

ມາດຕະຖານສະມາຄົມມຸດສະລິມວຽງຈັນ

Calendar System Lao Muslim Community Sighting Standard

Reference Point Vientiane Jamia Mosque & Azhar Mosque, Vientiane

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Vientiane Muslim Association & Jamia Mosque Committee

Major Cities in Laos

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

Vientiane Vientiane Prefecture · National Capital on Mekong River

ວຽງຈັນ

Luang Prabang Luang Prabang Province · UNESCO World Heritage Royal Capital

ຫລວງພະບາງ

Pakse Champasak Province · Southern Commercial Hub on Mekong

ປາກເຊ

Savannakhet Savannakhet Province · Central Trade Corridor Port

ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ

Thakhek Khammouane Province · Historic Mekong River Town

ທ່າແຂກ

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Laos (1448 AH)

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

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

Mekong River Community Sighting & Regional Accord

How the Islamic Calendar Operates for Muslims in Laos

The tight-knit Muslim community in Laos, centered around the historic Vientiane Jamia Mosque and Azhar Mosque in the capital, observes the Islamic calendar in close alignment with regional Southeast Asian sighting announcements from neighboring Thailand and Malaysia.

At a Glance: The Laos Calendar in 3 Key Points

Vientiane Jamia Mosque Leadership: Serves as the spiritual and administrative hub for the Muslim community in Laos.
Cross-Border Mekong Synchronization: Direct coordination with the Sheikhul Islam of Thailand and regional Islamic bodies.
Unified National Calendar: A single date is observed across all Muslim congregations in Laos.

The Vientiane Community Council

Imams and elders of the Vientiane Muslim Association convene on the 29th of each lunar month, cross-checking local horizon conditions along the Mekong River with regional announcements from Thailand and Malaysia.

Regional Astronomical Harmony

Sharing the Indochina geographical meridian, Laos observes identical lunar visibility curves to northeastern Thailand, ensuring complete harmony in community religious celebrations.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Indochina Time (ICT / Asia/Vientiane, UTC+7), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Laos?

Today's date is calculated according to the Vientiane Muslim Association standard in the Asia/Vientiane time zone.

Who determines Ramadan and Eid in Laos?

The Vientiane Muslim Association at the Vientiane Jamia Mosque, in coordination with regional Southeast Asian bodies.

Is the date the same in Vientiane and Luang Prabang?

Yes. A uniform Islamic date is observed across Laos.

Does Laos celebrate Eid on the same day as Thailand?

Yes, the Lao Muslim community almost always observes Eid on the same day as Thailand.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Indochina Time (ICT / Asia/Vientiane, UTC+7).

When does the date change in Laos?

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

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