Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية) • Africa/Casablanca

Islamic Date Today in Morocco

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Ministère des Habous et des Affaires Islamiques Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Casablanca).

المعيار الرسمي لوزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية بالمغرب

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Casablanca (UTC +)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Ministère des Habous et des Affaires Islamiques Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: الأحد

٥ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية (المملكة المغربية)

Calendar System Ministère des Habous et des Affaires Islamiques Standard

Reference Point Réseau National des 270+ Postes d'Observation & Mosquée Hassan II

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية (Habous Morocco)

Major Cities & Regions in Morocco

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

Casablanca Casablanca-Settat · Hassan II Mosque (World's Tallest Minaret at 210m)

الدار البيضاء

Rabat Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · National Capital & Ministry of Habous HQ

الرباط

Fez Fès-Meknès · University of al-Qarawiyyin (World's Oldest Operating University, 859 CE)

فاس

Marrakech Marrakech-Safi · Koutoubia Mosque & Jemaa el-Fnaa

مراكش

Tangier Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma · Strait of Gibraltar & Grand Mosque

طنجة

Agadir Souss-Massa · Mohammed V Mosque & Atlantic Coast

أكادير

Meknes Fès-Meknès · Bab Mansour & Grand Mosque

مكناس

Oujda Oriental · City of Mosques & Eastern Frontier

وجدة

Tetouan Tanger-Tétouan · Andalusian Heritage & Medina

تطوان

Kenitra Rabat-Salé-Kénitra · Coastal Agriculture & Mosque Network

القنيطرة

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Morocco (1448 AH)

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

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

رؤية الهلال الرسمية بالمملكة المغربية

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Morocco

Morocco operates what is widely recognized by astronomers and Islamic scholars as the world's most rigorous, transparent, and accurate naked-eye moon sighting system. Overseen by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs with over 270 specialized observation stations and Royal Armed Forces logistics.

At a Glance: The Morocco Calendar in 3 Key Points

The Kingdom of Morocco mobilizes over 270 official observation points on the 29th of every lunar month with religious adouls, judicial magistrates, and armed forces astronomers.
Morocco frequently begins lunar months 24 hours after astronomical prediction countries when the crescent is not optically verifiable, ensuring flawless compliance with authentic Sunnah criteria.
Official civil and digital dates synchronize at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Casablanca, UTC+1 / UTC+0 during Ramadan), while canonical worship begins at Maghrib sunset.

The World-Renowned 270+ Observation Network

Under the patronage of Commander of the Faithful (Amir al-Mu'minin) King Mohammed VI, the Ministry of Habous coordinates teams in every province—from Tangier to Lagouira, and from Oujda to Essaouira. Magistrates and adouls record visual crescent reports which are communicated immediately to the central ministry in Rabat.

Astronomical Criteria and Rigorous Verification

Morocco requires genuine naked-eye ocular sighting (Ru'yat al-Hilal bi al-Basar). If astronomical calculations indicate impossibility, reports are scrutinized critically; if the horizon is clouded across the entire kingdom, the current month automatically completes 30 days.

Day Transition & Ramadan Time Shift

Uniquely, Morocco switches from UTC+1 to UTC+0 specifically during the holy month of Ramadan to facilitate daytime fasting and prayer hours, returning to UTC+1 after Eid al-Fitr. Digital displays update at 12:00 AM midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Morocco?

The Islamic date today in Morocco is calculated live according to the official calendar of the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs, synchronized to Africa/Casablanca time.

Why is Morocco's moon sighting considered the world's most accurate?

Morocco utilizes a network of over 270 observation stations manned by Islamic judges, certified notary-witnesses (adouls), and military personnel who verify crescent sightings nationwide.

Why does Morocco often celebrate Eid on a different day than Saudi Arabia?

Morocco requires verified physical ocular sighting within its territory, whereas Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar often relies on moonset-after-sunset parameters. Both represent valid Islamic methodologies.

What is the largest mosque in Morocco?

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, completed in 1993, with a 210-meter minaret and capacity for 105,000 worshippers.

Why does Morocco change its clock during Ramadan?

Morocco temporarily rolls back its civil time from UTC+1 to UTC+0 during Ramadan to bring the sunset (Maghrib) and Iftar earlier in the evening for citizens.

When does the Islamic day begin in Morocco?

Canonically at Maghrib (sunset); on digital schedules and civil platforms, at 12:00 AM midnight.

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