Lebanese Republic • Asia/Beirut

Islamic Date Today in Lebanon

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Lebanese Hijri Calendar (Dar al-Fatwa Standard). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Beirut).

Official Lebanese Dar al-Fatwa Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Lebanese Hijri Calendar (Dar al-Fatwa Standard) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: السبت

٤ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

المعيار الرسمي المعتمد

Calendar System Lebanese Hijri Calendar (Dar al-Fatwa Standard)

Reference Point Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque, Beirut

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Dar al-Fatwa of the Lebanese Republic & Supreme Islamic Shia Council

Major Cities in Lebanon

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

Beirut Beirut Governorate · Historic Mediterranean Capital

بيروت

Tripoli North Governorate · Historic Mamluk Heritage Capital

طرابلس

Sidon South Governorate · Ancient Phoenician Coastal Port

صيدا

Tyre South Governorate · World Heritage Island Port

صور

Baalbek Baalbek-Hermel · Historic Beqaa Valley City

بعلبك

Zahle Beqaa Governorate · Capital of Beqaa Valley

زحلة

Nabatieh Nabatieh Governorate · Southern Inland Center

النبطية

Jounieh Mount Lebanon Governorate · Mediterranean Bay Port

جونيه

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Lebanon (1448 AH)

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

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

Lebanese Moon Sighting & Juristic Pluralism

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Lebanon

The Republic of Lebanon features a rich Islamic heritage guided primarily by Dar al-Fatwa, headed by the Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, alongside the Supreme Islamic Shia Council and the Sayyid Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah Foundation.

At a Glance: The Lebanon Calendar in 3 Key Points

Dar al-Fatwa Sighting Panel: Headed by the Grand Mufti at Dar al-Fatwa in Beirut, overseeing official declarations for Sunni Muslims.
Astronomical Calculation (Fadlallah Foundation): The Fadlallah Foundation relies on scientific astronomical calculation (Hisab Falaki), often declaring holy months in advance.
Mediterranean Horizon Advantage: Lebanon's high coastal mountains provide excellent visual sighting vantage points overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The Dar al-Fatwa Observation Structure

Dar al-Fatwa convenes on the 29th of each lunar month. Sharia committees receive reports from coastal observatories in Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon, cross-referencing findings with regional Levantine authorities.

Plurality of Methodologies

While Dar al-Fatwa follows physical sighting, other Lebanese scholars embrace precise astronomical calculation. Despite occasional variances in start dates, communal celebration remains harmonious.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Beirut, UTC+3), 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 Lebanon.

What is the Islamic date today in Lebanon?

Today's date is calculated according to the official Dar al-Fatwa standard in the Asia/Beirut time zone.

Who declares Ramadan in Lebanon?

The Grand Mufti of the Lebanese Republic at Dar al-Fatwa, alongside declarations from the Supreme Islamic Shia Council and Fadlallah Foundation.

Is the date the same in Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon?

Yes. Civil scheduling and national public holidays apply equally across all Lebanese governorates.

Does Lebanon follow Saudi Arabia's moon sighting?

Dar al-Fatwa conducts its own verification but commonly aligns with broader Arab and Saudi announcements.

What time zone is followed on this page for Lebanon?

Asia/Beirut (UTC+3).

When does the date flip in Lebanon?

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

Looking for another country?

Check live, verified Hijri dates for 195+ countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas & Oceania.

Back to Islamic Date Today (Main Page)