Republic of Mali (République du Mali) • Africa/Bamako

Islamic Date Today in Mali

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM) Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Bamako).

Norme Officielle HCIM Mali

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Bamako (UTC +)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM) Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Aujourd'hui : Dimanche

5 Joumada ath-Thania 1448 H

Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM)

Calendar System Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM) Standard

Reference Point Great Mosque of Djenné (World's Largest Mudbrick Building, UNESCO) & Timbuktu

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM) & Commission Nationale Lunaire

Major Cities & Regions in Mali

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

Bamako Bamako District · National Capital & Grande Mosquée de Bamako & King Fahd Mosque

Bamako

Djenné Mopti Region · Great Mosque of Djenné (World's Largest Mudbrick Monument, UNESCO)

Djenné

Timbuktu Timbuktu Region · Djinguereber Mosque (1327 CE) & Sankoré University

Timbuktu

Mopti Mopti Region · 'Venice of Mali' & Great Mosque of Komoguel

Mopti

Sikasso Sikasso Region · Southern Agricultural Capital & Kénédougou Kingdom

Sikasso

Ségou Ségou Region · Historic Bambara Empire Capital on the Niger

Ségou

Gao Gao Region · Tomb of Askia (Songhai Empire, 1495 CE, UNESCO)

Gao

Kayes Kayes Region · Western Commercial Gateway on Senegal River

Kayes

Koulikoro Koulikoro Region · Niger River Terminal

Koulikoro

Kidal Kidal Region · Saharan Adrar des Ifoghas

Kidal

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Mali (1448 AH)

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

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

Calendrier Lunaire & Patrimoine Millénaire au Mali

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Mali

Mali boasts one of the most illustrious Islamic histories in world civilization, centered on the ancient empires of Mali and Songhai and the legendary intellectual capitals of Timbuktu and Djenné. The High Islamic Council of Mali (HCIM) coordinates the national lunar calendar.

At a Glance: The Mali Calendar in 3 Key Points

The Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM) works alongside the Ministry of Religious Affairs to proclaim official dates for Ramadan and Tabaski.
The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest adobe (mudbrick) building in the world and an iconic masterpiece of Sudano-Sahelian architecture.
Timbuktu's three ancient mosques (Sankoré, Djinguereber, Sidi Yahya) and its hundreds of thousands of preserved manuscripts embody Africa's scholarly heritage.

Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (HCIM)

HCIM represents Muslim associations, imams, and ulema across Mali's regions (Bamako, Mopti, Ségou, Sikasso, Gao, Timbuktu). Monthly crescent sighting committees assemble at the Grande Mosquée de Bamako to verify reports from local imams.

Djenné and Timbuktu — Sahelian Marvels

The Great Mosque of Djenné, originally founded in the 13th century and rebuilt in 1907, is replastered annually in a spectacular community festival (Crépissage de Djenné). In Timbuktu, Sankoré University was one of the premier centers of Islamic higher learning in medieval times.

Day Transition & Civil Alignment

Mali observes UTC+0 all year. The liturgical day starts at Maghrib sunset, while civil systems and our site date instrument update at 12:00 AM midnight Bamako time.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Mali?

The Islamic date today in Mali is calculated live according to the official determinations of the Haut Conseil Islamique du Mali (Africa/Bamako).

What is the Great Mosque of Djenné famous for?

The Great Mosque of Djenné is the largest mudbrick (adobe) building in the world and an internationally recognized UNESCO World Heritage site.

What was the significance of Timbuktu in Islamic history?

Timbuktu was a premier global center of Islamic scholarship in the 14th-16th centuries, housing over 25,000 university students and hundreds of thousands of handwritten scientific manuscripts.

Who was Mansa Musa?

Mansa Musa was the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire whose famous 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca distributed so much gold that it altered the economy of the Mediterranean for over a decade.

Are Islamic holidays official in Mali?

Yes, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha (Tabaski), and Mawlid are statutory national public holidays in Mali.

When does the date change on this site?

At 12:00 AM midnight Bamako time (UTC+0).

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