Independent State of Papua New Guinea • Pacific/Port_Moresby

Islamic Date Today in Papua New Guinea

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG) Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Pacific/Port_Moresby).

Official ISPNG National Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG) Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Tude: Sarere

Islamik Kalenda 1448 · 4 Jumada al-Thani AH

Mak bilong ISPNG (Hohola Mosque)

Calendar System Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG) Standard

Reference Point Hohola Mosque, Port Moresby

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG)

Major Cities & Regions in Papua New Guinea

All regions across Papua New Guinea observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

Port Moresby National Capital District · Hohola Mosque & National Center

Port Moresby

Lae Morobe Province · Industrial Hub & Markham Valley Gateway

Lae

Arawa Autonomous Region of Bougainville · Regional Metropolis

Arawa

Mount Hagen Western Highlands · Commercial Highland Center

Mount Hagen

Popondetta Oro Province · Northern Coast Metropolis

Popondetta

Madang Madang Province · Bismarck Sea Coastal Port

Madang

Kokopo East New Britain · Gazelle Peninsula Capital

Kokopo

Goroka Eastern Highlands · Coffee Highlands Center

Goroka

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Papua New Guinea (1448 AH)

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

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

Melanesian Islamic Society & Hohola Mosque Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Papua New Guinea

The Muslim community in Papua New Guinea, centered around the **Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG)** and the Hohola Mosque in Port Moresby, observes the lunar Hijri calendar through regional crescent observation.

At a Glance: The Papua New Guinea Calendar in 3 Key Points

Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea Leadership: Incorporated in 1983, ISPNG represents Muslim communities across Port Moresby, Lae, and the Highlands.
Hohola Mosque Center: The first purpose-built mosque in Papua New Guinea (constructed in 2000) serves as the primary sighting assembly point.
Equatorial Melanesian Astronomy: Located near the equator (9°S), moonset occurs relatively quickly after sunset, requiring precise timing for crescent sighting.

The ISPNG Sighting Assembly

At the conclusion of the 29th day of each lunar month, the executive committee of ISPNG gathers at the Hohola Mosque in Port Moresby to observe the western horizon over the Gulf of Papua and receive regional reports.

Highland and Coastal Observations

Because tropical afternoon rain and cloud cover can obscure Port Moresby's horizon, sighting coordinators in coastal Lae and elevated vantage points in the Highlands provide secondary sighting confirmations.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Papua New Guinea Time (PGT, Pacific/Port_Moresby, 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 Papua New Guinea:

What is the Islamic date today in Papua New Guinea?

Today's date is calculated according to the ISPNG standard in the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid in Papua New Guinea?

The Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea (ISPNG) based at Hohola Mosque in Port Moresby.

Where is the main mosque in Papua New Guinea?

The Hohola Mosque in Port Moresby, opened in 2000 with support from regional Islamic charities.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Papua New Guinea Time (PGT, Pacific/Port_Moresby, UTC+10).

When does the date change in Papua New Guinea?

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

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