State of Libya (دولة ليبيا) • Africa/Tripoli

Islamic Date Today in Libya

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Tripoli).

المعيار الرسمي لدار الإفتاء الليبية • طرابلس

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Tripoli (UTC +)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: السبت

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دار الإفتاء الليبية • طرابلس

Calendar System Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah Standard

Reference Point Gurgi Mosque (Tripoli) & Atiq Mosque (Awjila, 12th Century)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body دار الإفتاء الليبية (Dar al-Ifta) & General Authority of Awqaf

Major Cities & Regions in Libya

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

Tripoli Tripolitania · National Capital & Gurgi Mosque & Karamanli Mosque

طرابلس

Benghazi Cyrenaica · Second Metropolis & Atiq Mosque (Benghazi)

بنغازي

Misrata Tripolitania · Commercial Port & Central Mosques

مصراتة

Bayda Jabal al-Akhdar · Islamic University of Mohammed Bin Ali al-Sanussi

البيضاء

Zawiya Tripolitania · Coastal Industrial City

الزاوية

Zliten Tripolitania · Asmariya Islamic University & Sanctuary

زليتن

Tobruk Eastern Coast · Mediterranean Port Hub

طبرق

Sabha Fezzan · Capital of the Libyan Sahara

سبها

Sirte Gulf of Sirte · Central Coastal Crossroads

سرت

Derna Jabal al-Akhdar · Sahaba Mosque (Burial of 70 Sahaba)

درنة

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Libya (1448 AH)

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

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Libya
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 Libya - 2D Motion Vector Illustration — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Libya.

رؤية الهلال الشرعية بدولة ليبيا

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Libya

In Libya, which possesses the longest Mediterranean coastline in North Africa, the Islamic calendar is administered by Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah in coordination with the General Authority of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Monthly crescent tracking operates through committees across the Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and Fezzan regions.

At a Glance: The Libya Calendar in 3 Key Points

Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah announces official lunar month entries based on ocular crescent sightings confirmed by Islamic judicial committees.
Libya's extensive desert expanse provides superior astronomical visibility for new crescent observation.
The civil date updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Tripoli, UTC+2), while religious rites begin at Maghrib sunset.

Dar al-Ifta and the Judicial Sighting Committees

Dar al-Ifta oversees committees that receive testimony from sighting outposts along the coast (Tripoli, Misrata, Benghazi, Derna) and deep into the Sahara (Sabha, Kufra, Ghat). Testimonies are validated before Sharia courts before final proclamation.

Islamic Heritage of Tripoli and the Sahara Oases

Historic mosques like the Gurgi Mosque and Ahmed Pasha Karamanli Mosque in Tripoli's walled Medina, as well as the 12th-century conical mudbrick Atiq Mosque in Awjila oasis, showcase Libya's enduring Islamic architectural identity.

Day Transition Dynamics & Ramadan Traditions

Libyan Ramadan traditions feature communal iftars with traditional Bazeen and Shorba Libiya. Digital calendar tracking operates on Africa/Tripoli time, updating precisely at midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Libya:

What is the Islamic date today in Libya?

The Islamic date today in Libya is calculated live according to the official declarations of Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah (Africa/Tripoli).

What is the historical significance of the Sahaba Mosque in Derna?

The Sahaba Mosque in Derna houses the graves of approximately 70 companions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who participated in the early Islamic opening of North Africa.

Who declares the start of Ramadan in Libya?

Dar al-Ifta al-Libiyyah officially declares the start of Ramadan and Eid after evaluating reports from regional sighting committees.

What is the oldest mudbrick mosque in the Libyan Sahara?

The Atiq Mosque in Awjila Oasis, dating back to the 12th century, known for its unique multiple conical mud domes.

Are Islamic holidays official public holidays in Libya?

Yes, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Ashura, and Mawlid are statutory paid holidays throughout Libya.

When does the date switch on the site?

At 12:00 AM midnight Tripoli time.

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