Republic of the Philippines • Asia/Manila

Islamic Date Today in Philippines

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Bangsamoro Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Manila).

Official NCMF & BARMM Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Bangsamoro Moon Sighting Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Ngayong Araw: Linggo

5 Jumada al-Thani 1448 AH

Pamantayan ng NCMF & BARMM

Calendar System Bangsamoro Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Cotabato City & Zamboanga Observatories

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) & Darul Ifta' of BARMM

Major Cities in Philippines

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

Cotabato City BARMM · Regional Capital of Bangsamoro

Lungsod ng Cotabato

Marawi City Lanao del Sur · Islamic City of the South

Lungsod ng Marawi

Zamboanga City Zamboanga Peninsula · Historic Maritime Cultural Hub

Lungsod ng Zamboanga

Davao City Davao Region · Major Commercial Metropolis in Mindanao

Lungsod ng Davao

Manila (Metro Manila) National Capital Region · Golden Mosque Quiapo

Maynila

Jolo Sulu Province · Ancient Sulu Sultanate Seat

Jolo

Bongao Tawi-Tawi · Home of Historic Sheik Makhdum Mosque

Bongao

Iligan City Northern Mindanao · Industrial Metropolis

Lungsod ng Iligan

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Philippines (1448 AH)

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

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

Bangsamoro Lunar Sighting & Islamic Heritage

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in the Philippines

The Muslim community in the Philippines, numbering over 12 million primarily in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), observes the Islamic calendar under the joint auspices of the **National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)** and the **Darul Ifta' of BARMM**.

At a Glance: The Philippines Calendar in 3 Key Points

NCMF Statutory Authority: Under the Office of the President of the Philippines, NCMF oversees national crescent observation committees.
Darul Ifta' of BARMM Guidance: Led by the Grand Mufti of Bangsamoro, issuing Islamic legal declarations for Muslim Mindanao.
Official National Public Holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are declared national non-working holidays by presidential proclamation based on NCMF recommendations.

The Philippine Crescent Observation Network

On the 29th of each lunar month, NCMF and Darul Ifta' observers monitor the horizon across Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago, including prominent coastal spots in Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, and Zamboanga.

Verification and Presidential Proclamation

Once the Grand Mufti verifies moon sighting testimonies, NCMF officially advises Malacañang Palace to declare the national holiday proclamation for the country.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Philippine Standard Time (PST / Asia/Manila, UTC+8), while the religious night begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in the Philippines?

Today's date is calculated according to the official NCMF and BARMM Darul Ifta' standard in the Asia/Manila time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Eid in the Philippines?

The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) alongside the Grand Mufti of the Darul Ifta' of Bangsamoro.

Are Islamic holidays recognized nationally in the Philippines?

Yes. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are declared regular national holidays throughout the entire Philippines by presidential proclamation.

Is the date the same in Manila, Cotabato, and Marawi?

Yes. A uniform Islamic calendar declaration applies across all Philippine regions.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Philippine Standard Time (PST / Asia/Manila, UTC+8).

When does the date change in the Philippines?

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

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