Montenegro • Europe/Podgorica

Islamic Date Today in Montenegro

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Islamska Zajednica u Crnoj Gori (IZCG) Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Europe/Podgorica).

Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Europe/Podgorica • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Islamska Zajednica u Crnoj Gori (IZCG) Moon Sighting Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Danas: Subota

4. Džumade-l-uhra 1448 h.g.

Islamska Zajednica u Crnoj Gori

Calendar System Islamska Zajednica u Crnoj Gori (IZCG) Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Osmanagića Mosque (Podgorica) & Husein-paša Mosque (Pljevlja, 1569)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori & Rifat Fejzić (Reis)

Major Cities & Regions in Montenegro

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

Podgorica Glavni grad Podgorica · National Capital & Osmanagića / Starodoganjska Mosques

Podgorica

Ulcinj Opština Ulcinj · Adriatic coastal Muslim majority town & Sailor's Mosque

Ulcinj / Ulqin

Bar Opština Bar · Islamic Cultural Center Bar (Omerbašića Mosque)

Bar / Tivar

Bijelo Polje Opština Bijelo Polje · Sandžak regional center & Gušmirska Mosque

Bijelo Polje

Pljevlja Opština Pljevlja · Home of the renowned Husein-paša Mosque (1569)

Pljevlja

Rožaje Opština Rožaje · Bosniak-majority Sandžak municipality & Kurtagića Mosque

Rožaje

Berane Opština Berane · Lim valley community

Berane

Tuzi Opština Tuzi · Medresa Mehmed Fatih & Albanian-Bosniak center

Tuzi

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Montenegro (1448 AH)

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

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

IZCG Montenegro Moon Sighting & Sandžak Heritage

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Montenegro

Montenegro is home to over 120,000 Muslims, making up roughly 20% of the national population across Bosniak, Albanian, and Muslim communities. The Islamic calendar is overseen by the Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori, headed by the Reis in Podgorica.

At a Glance: The Montenegro Calendar in 3 Key Points

One-Fifth Muslim Population: Muslims constitute approximately 20% of Montenegro's population, with deep roots in Sandžak, the coastal south (Ulcinj, Bar), and Podgorica.
Mešihat Leadership: The Mešihat of the Islamic Community in Montenegro is the legally recognized authority overseeing mosques, madrasas, and lunar calendar declarations.
Husein-paša Mosque (1569): The landmark mosque in Pljevlja features one of the tallest stone minarets in the Balkans (42m) and an illuminated 16th-century Quran.

Mešihat and Historic Islamic Communities in Montenegro

Islam has been present in Montenegro since the late 15th century. Today's community is represented by the Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori, headed by Reis Rifat Fejzić. The Mešihat operates the Medresa Mehmed Fatih in Tuzi (near Podgorica) and coordinates with regional muftiates in Sandžak and the Adriatic coast.

Calendar Coordination and Astronomical Standards

The Mešihat coordinates astronomical calculations with the regional Balkan Islamic leadership (Bosnia's Rijaset and Kosovo/Albania bodies). Significant historical centers including Ulcinj (an ancient Adriatic maritime town with numerous Ottoman mosques) and Pljevlja celebrate lunar milestones in close harmony with the national announcement.

Day Transition Dynamics in Montenegro

The civil Islamic date updates at 12:00 AM midnight Central European Time (CET / Europe/Podgorica, UTC+1 or CEST UTC+2 in summer). Liturgical observances transition at Maghrib sunset. Under Montenegrin law, Muslims are entitled to three days off for Eid al-Fitr (Ramazanski Bajram) and Eid al-Adha (Kurbanski Bajram).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Montenegro?

The Islamic date today in Montenegro follows the official calendar issued by the Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori in Europe/Podgorica time.

What is the Mešihat in Montenegro?

The Mešihat Islamske Zajednice u Crnoj Gori is the supreme governing body of Muslims in Montenegro, led by Reis Rifat Fejzić.

Are Islamic holidays recognized by law in Montenegro?

Yes, Montenegrin labor law explicitly grants Muslim workers three consecutive paid days off for both Ramazanski Bajram (Eid al-Fitr) and Kurbanski Bajram (Eid al-Adha).

What is the Husein-paša Mosque in Pljevlja?

Built in 1569, it is one of the most magnificent Ottoman mosques in the Balkans, with a 42-meter minaret and a handwritten Quran manuscript from 1579.

What time zone is used in Montenegro?

Central European Time (CET / Europe/Podgorica, UTC+1), adjusting to CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

When does the Islamic day begin in Montenegro?

Civilly at 12:00 AM midnight CET, and religiously at Maghrib sunset.

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