Sultanate of Oman • Asia/Muscat

Islamic Date Today in Oman

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Omani Hijri Calendar (Ministry of Endowments Standard). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Muscat).

Official Omani MERA Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Omani Hijri Calendar (Ministry of Endowments Standard) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: السبت

٤ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

المعيار الرسمي المعتمد

Calendar System Omani Hijri Calendar (Ministry of Endowments Standard)

Reference Point MERA Headquarters & Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Main Moon Sighting Committee (Ministry of Endowments & Religious Affairs)

Major Cities in Oman

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

Muscat Muscat Governorate · National Capital & Port

مسقط

Salalah Dhofar Governorate · Southern Coastal Subtropical Hub

صلالة

Sohar Al Batinah North · Ancient Maritime Trading Capital

صحار

Nizwa Ad Dakhiliyah · Historic Interior Capital of Culture

نزوى

Sur Ash Sharqiyah South · Traditional Dhow Building Harbor

صور

Seeb Muscat Governorate · Coastal Metropolitan Center

السيب

Ibri Ad Dhahirah · Desert Crossroads Oasis

عبري

Khasab Musandam Governorate · Strait of Hormuz Fiord Hub

خصب

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Oman (1448 AH)

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

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

Omani Moon Sighting & Rigorous Observation Criteria

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is internationally recognized for its rigorous, scientific approach to Islamic crescent moon observation. Managed by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA), Oman requires incontrovertible physical sighting substantiated by astronomical science.

At a Glance: The Oman Calendar in 3 Key Points

Independent Sighting Sovereign Tradition: Oman maintains full autonomy in its lunar announcements, adhering strictly to verified local visual sightings.
MERA Observation Network: Operates 25 field sighting teams equipped with computerized telescopes and CCD cameras across mountains from Jebel Akhdar to Dhofar.
Astronomical Rejection Clause: Sighting testimonies that contradict proven astronomical impossibility (e.g. moon setting before the sun) are strictly rejected.

The MERA Moon Sighting Apparatus

Chaired by the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs alongside the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate, the Main Moon Sighting Committee convenes in Muscat on the 29th evening of each lunar month, reviewing live data feeds from field stations.

The Dual Criteria of Vision & Science

Oman pioneered the integration of Islamic jurisprudence with astronomical physics. If astronomical calculations prove the moon is below the horizon at sunset, the committee does not accept sighting claims, ensuring zero scientific contradiction in national declarations.

Day Transition Dynamics

The Islamic day commences at Maghrib sunset across the Sultanate, while civil digital calendars advance at 12:00 AM midnight Gulf Standard Time (GST / Asia/Muscat, UTC+4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the Islamic calendar, time zones, and moon sightings in Oman.

What is the Islamic date today in Oman?

Today's Islamic date is calculated under the official Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) standard in the Asia/Muscat time zone.

Why does Oman sometimes have a different Eid date than Saudi Arabia?

Oman strictly adheres to its own verified local physical crescent sightings and does not accept testimonies where astronomy demonstrates the moon set before sunset.

Who is responsible for moon sighting in Oman?

The Main Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, in consultation with the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate.

Is the date the same in Muscat and Salalah?

Yes. Once MERA issues the national announcement, it applies across all eleven governorates from Musandam to Dhofar.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Gulf Standard Time (GST / Asia/Muscat, UTC+4).

When does the date change in Oman?

At 12:00 AM midnight GST for civil records, and at Maghrib sunset for religious observance.

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