Mongolia • Asia/Ulaanbaatar

Islamic Date Today in Mongolia

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Mongolian Muslim Community Standard (MMA). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Ulaanbaatar).

Official MMA Kazakh Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Mongolian Muslim Community Standard (MMA) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Өнөөдөр: Бямба

1448 оны Жумада аль-Тани 4 өдөр

Монголын Лалын Шашинтнуудын Нийгэмлэг

Calendar System Mongolian Muslim Community Standard (MMA)

Reference Point Bayan-Ölgii Central Mosque (Ölgii) & Ulaanbaatar Muslim Center

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Mongolian Muslim Association (MMA)

Major Cities in Mongolia

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

Ulaanbaatar Capital Municipality · National Capital & Muslim Cultural Center

Улаанбаатар

Ölgii Bayan-Ölgii Province · Kazakh Muslim Cultural Heartland in Altai

Өлгий

Darkhan Darkhan-Uul · Second Largest Industrial Center in North

Дархан

Erdenet Orkhon Province · Major Copper Mining Metropolis

Эрдэнэт

Khovd Khovd Province · Western Multi-ethnic Hub beneath Altai

Ховд

Choibalsan Dornod Province · Eastern Steppe Regional Center

Чойбалсан

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Mongolia (1448 AH)

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

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

Altai Kazakh Heritage & Steppe Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Mongolia

The Muslim community of Mongolia, primarily comprising ethnic Kazakh Muslims in the western Altai mountain province of **Bayan-Ölgii** and the capital Ulaanbaatar, observes the Islamic calendar under the guidance of the **Mongolian Muslim Association (MMA)**.

At a Glance: The Mongolia Calendar in 3 Key Points

Bayan-Ölgii Cultural Heartland: Over 85% of Bayan-Ölgii's population is Muslim, maintaining deep religious traditions in the Altai mountains.
Mongolian Muslim Association Leadership: Coordinates sighting sessions in Ölgii and Ulaanbaatar to proclaim Ramadan and Eid.
Central Asian Sighting Alignment: Harmonizes declarations with neighboring Kazakh and Central Asian Muftiyats.

The MMA Sighting Assembly

Imams gather at the Central Mosque in Ölgii on the 29th of each lunar month, monitoring the pristine high-altitude horizons of the Altai mountains and coordinating with Ulaanbaatar.

Altai Mountain Horizon Clarity

The thin, unpolluted atmosphere of western Mongolia provides superior astronomical visibility, though extreme winter cold necessitates close consultation with regional celestial models.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Ulaanbaatar Time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar, UTC+8), 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 Mongolia.

What is the Islamic date today in Mongolia?

Today's date is calculated according to the Mongolian Muslim Association standard in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar time zone.

Where do most Muslims live in Mongolia?

Most Muslims live in the western province of Bayan-Ölgii in the Altai Mountains, where ethnic Kazakhs form the majority.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid in Mongolia?

The Mongolian Muslim Association (MMA) based in Ölgii and Ulaanbaatar.

Does Mongolia coordinate its calendar with Kazakhstan?

Yes, Mongolian Kazakh imams maintain close contact with the Muftiyat of Kazakhstan (SAMK).

What time zone is followed on this page?

Ulaanbaatar Time (Asia/Ulaanbaatar, UTC+8).

When does the date change in Mongolia?

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

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