Federated States of Micronesia • Pacific/Chuuk

Islamic Date Today in Micronesia

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Micronesia Islamic Society Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Pacific/Chuuk).

Official Micronesia Islamic Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Pacific/Chuuk • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Micronesia Islamic Society Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Rahnwet: Lian

5 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH

Tohn Paliekapw en Islahm nan Micronesia

Calendar System Micronesia Islamic Society Standard

Reference Point Palikir & Kolonia, Pohnpei

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Micronesia Islamic Society & Regional Pacific Coordination

Major Cities & Regions in Micronesia

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

Palikir Pohnpei State · National Capital of the Federation

Palikir

Weno Chuuk State · Largest Metropolis & Chuuk Lagoon Hub

Weno

Kolonia Pohnpei State · Former Capital & Commercial Heart

Kolonia

Tofol Kosrae State · Easternmost State Capital

Tofol

Colonia Yap State · Westernmost State Capital & Stone Money Island

Colonia

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Micronesia (1448 AH)

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

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

Caroline Islands Archipelago & Pacific Moon Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Micronesia

Across the 600 islands of the Federated States of Micronesia (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae), the Islamic calendar is observed through the **Micronesia Islamic Society** in cooperation with regional Pacific Muslim networks.

At a Glance: The Micronesia Calendar in 3 Key Points

Four State Federation: Spans Yap (UTC+10), Chuuk (UTC+10), Pohnpei (UTC+11), and Kosrae (UTC+11) across the Caroline Islands.
Pohnpei Community Leadership: Palikir and Kolonia host the central Muslim fellowship coordinating religious activities.
Regional Pacific Solidarity: Coordinates moon sighting determinations with Islamic associations in Guam, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.

The Pohnpei Sighting Assembly

Muslim residents on Pohnpei observe the western horizon over Sokehs Rock and the Pacific Ocean at sunset on the 29th of each lunar month.

Tropical Micronesian Visibility

Given Micronesia's high annual rainfall, sighting reports are shared across states from Yap in the west to Kosrae in the east to ensure comprehensive observation.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Pacific/Chuuk, UTC+10), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Micronesia?

Today's date is calculated according to the Micronesia Islamic Society standard in the Pacific/Chuuk time zone.

How many states are in the Federated States of Micronesia?

Four: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Chuuk Time (CHUT, Pacific/Chuuk, UTC+10).

When does the date change in Micronesia?

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

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