Islamic Republic of Mauritania (الجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية) • Africa/Nouakchott

Islamic Date Today in Mauritania

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Commission Centrale d'Observation du Croissant Lunaire. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Nouakchott).

المعيار الرسمي للجنة المركزية لمراقبة الأهلة بموريتانيا

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Nouakchott (UTC +)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Commission Centrale d'Observation du Croissant Lunaire • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: السبت

٤ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

اللجنة المركزية لمراقبة الأهلة بموريتانيا

Calendar System Commission Centrale d'Observation du Croissant Lunaire

Reference Point Chinguetti Grand Mosque (13th Century, UNESCO) & Grand Mosque of Nouakchott

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body اللجنة المركزية لمراقبة الأهلة بموريتانيا

Major Cities & Regions in Mauritania

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

Nouakchott Nouakchott Ouest · National Capital & Saudi Mosque & Central Committee

نواكشوط

Nouadhibou Dakhlet Nouadhibou · Economic Capital & Atlantic Fishing Port

نواذيبو

Kiffa Assaba · Regional Sighting Station & Trade Hub

كيفة

Kaédi Gorgol · Senegal River Valley Cultural Center

كيهيدي

Zouérat Tiris Zemmour · Northern Desert Mining Capital

الزويرات

Rosso Trarza · Border Crossing City on Senegal River

روصو

Atar Adrar · Gateway to Historic Desert Cities

أطار

Chinguetti Adrar · Ancient Holy City & 13th-Century Mudbrick Mosque (UNESCO)

شنقيط

Sélibaby Guidimaka · Southern Multi-Ethnic Agricultural Hub

سيلبابي

Néma Hodh Ech Chargui · Eastern Border Hub & Gateway to Oualata

النعمة

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Mauritania (1448 AH)

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

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

رؤية الهلال الرسمية بالجمهورية الإسلامية الموريتانية

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Mauritania

Mauritania, an officially designated Islamic Republic renowned as Bilad Shinqit (Land of Chinguetti), maintains an unbroken scholarly tradition of lunar observation. The Central Moon Sighting Committee operates under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Traditional Education.

At a Glance: The Mauritania Calendar in 3 Key Points

The Central Moon Sighting Committee in Nouakchott connects with regional subcommittees in all 15 wilayas on the 29th of each lunar month.
Historic desert library cities like Chinguetti, Ouadane, Tichitt, and Oualata have produced astronomical manuscripts for over 800 years.
The civil date updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Nouakchott, UTC+0 all year), while canonical rites begin at sunset.

The Central Moon Sighting Committee in Nouakchott

In Mauritania, moon sighting is conducted under rigorous Islamic judicial scrutiny. The Central Committee, headed by top legal jurists, convenes at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Nouakchott. If a reliable crescent sighting is corroborated by credible witnesses (Shahada 'Adl), the new month is officially announced.

Chinguetti and the Desert Astronomical Heritage

Known as the seventh holy city of Islam, Chinguetti was the departure point for Hajj caravans from West Africa. Its ancient libraries hold thousands of medieval manuscripts on astronomy, celestial navigation, and Sharia moon sighting methods.

Year-Round UTC+0 Time Precision

Mauritania operates on UTC+0 (GMT) throughout the entire year without daylight saving changes, providing unmatched consistency in prayer calculations and midnight date turnovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Mauritania?

The Islamic date today in Mauritania is determined live according to the official decrees of the Central Moon Sighting Committee (Africa/Nouakchott).

Why is Mauritania called Bilad Shinqit?

Historically, Mauritanian scholars traveling to Mecca for Hajj were called 'al-Shinqiti' after the holy caravan city of Chinguetti, celebrated for its Islamic learning.

Who decides the start of Islamic months in Mauritania?

The Central Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Traditional Education in Nouakchott.

Does Mauritania change clocks for daylight saving time?

No, Mauritania observes UTC+0 (GMT) all year round without daylight saving changes.

Are Islamic holidays public holidays in Mauritania?

Yes, as an Islamic Republic, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Mawlid, and Islamic New Year are major official public holidays.

When does the date roll over on the platform?

Exactly at 12:00 AM midnight Nouakchott time.

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