Republic of Peru • America/Lima

Islamic Date Today in Peru

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Asociación Islámica del Perú Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (America/Lima).

Estándar Oficial Asociación Islámica del Perú

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

America/Lima • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Asociación Islámica del Perú Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Hoy: Sábado

4 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H

Estándar Oficial Asociación Islámica del Perú

Calendar System Asociación Islámica del Perú Standard

Reference Point Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar, Lima

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Asociación Islámica del Perú (Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar)

Major Cities & Regions in Peru

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

Lima Lima Province · National Capital & Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar

Lima

Arequipa Arequipa Region · White City & Southern Volcanic Metropolis

Arequipa

Trujillo La Libertad · Northern Coastal Capital & Marinera City

Trujillo

Chiclayo Lambayeque · City of Friendship & Northern Commercial Hub

Chiclayo

Cusco Cusco Region · Ancient Inca Imperial Capital & Sacred Valley

Cusco

Tacna Tacna Region · Southern Border Duty-Free Commercial City

Tacna

Piura Piura Region · Northern Desert Oasis & Pacific Coast Center

Piura

Iquitos Loreto Region · World's Largest City Inaccessible by Road (Amazon)

Iquitos

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Peru (1448 AH)

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

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

Pacific Coastal Cliffs & Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Peru

The Muslim community of Peru observes the Islamic lunar calendar under the leadership of the **Asociación Islámica del Perú**, established at the Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar in Lima.

At a Glance: The Peru Calendar in 3 Key Points

Asociación Islámica del Perú Leadership: Formally established in the late 20th century to unite Peruvian Muslims and immigrant communities.
Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar: Located overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Lima, serving as the spiritual heart of Peruvian Islam.
Pacific Ocean Sunset Vistas: The high coastal cliffs of the Costa Verde provide expansive western horizons for crescent sighting.

The Lima Sighting Gathering

Community members gather along the Costa Verde cliffs of Lima on the 29th of each lunar month to observe the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Peruvian Coastal and Desert Skies

While Lima experiences winter coastal fog (garúa), observers in southern Tacna and northern Piura enjoy crystal-clear desert horizons to confirm month beginnings.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Peru Time (PET, America/Lima, UTC-5), 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 Peru:

What is the Islamic date today in Peru?

Today's date is calculated according to the Asociación Islámica del Perú standard in the America/Lima time zone.

Where is the mosque in Peru located?

The Mezquita de Magdalena del Mar is located in the Magdalena district of Lima.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Peru Time (PET, America/Lima, UTC-5).

When does the date change in Peru?

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

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