State of Qatar • Asia/Qatar

Islamic Date Today in Qatar

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Qatari Hijri Calendar (Awqaf Sighting Standard). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Qatar).

Official Qatar Awqaf Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Qatari Hijri Calendar (Awqaf Sighting Standard) • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

اليوم: الأحد

٥ جُمَادَى الآخِرَة ١٤٤٨ هـ

المعيار الرسمي المعتمد

Calendar System Qatari Hijri Calendar (Awqaf Sighting Standard)

Reference Point Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs Headquarters, Doha

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Crescent Moon Sighting Committee (Ministry of Awqaf)

Major Cities in Qatar

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

Doha Ad-Dawhah · National Capital & Commercial Center

الدوحة

Al Rayyan Al Rayyan Municipality · Cultural Hub

الريان

Al Wakrah Al Wakrah Municipality · Historic Harbor City

الوكرة

Al Khor Al Khor Municipality · Northern Coastal Center

الخور

Lusail Al Daayen Municipality · Planned Coastal Metropolis

لوسيل

Umm Salal Umm Salal Municipality · Historic Fort Oasis

أم صلال

Al Daayen Eastern Coastline Hub

الظعاين

Madinat ash Shamal Al Shamal · Northernmost Tip of Peninsula

مدينة الشمال

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Qatar (1448 AH)

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

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

Qatari Lunar Sighting & Islamic Calendar

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Qatar

The State of Qatar observes an official Islamic calendar managed by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf). Guided by authentic Islamic jurisprudence and national crescent observation protocols, Qatar provides accurate daily Hijri dates synchronized across the entire peninsula.

At a Glance: The Qatar Calendar in 3 Key Points

Crescent Sighting Committee: Operates under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Doha, issuing official communiqués after sunset on the 29th of each lunar month.
Peninsular Territorial Uniformity: Due to Qatar's compact geography, all municipalities share the exact same moon visibility window and prayer timings.
GCC Astronomical Harmonization: Qatar actively coordinates crescent observation findings with regional Gulf astronomical and judicial bodies.

The Crescent Sighting Committee of Qatar

Meeting at the Ministry of Awqaf in Doha, the committee includes senior Islamic scholars, judges, and astronomical researchers. Desert sighting posts in southern and northern Qatar utilize optical instruments to monitor the western horizon immediately following sunset.

Sighting Criteria & Lunar Visibility

Qatar's maritime-desert climate provides exceptionally clear horizon conditions. Sighting reports must satisfy sharia verification standards, confirming the crescent's post-conjunction altitude and elongation before official broadcast on Qatar TV.

Day Rollover Timing

The spiritual day begins at Maghrib sunset, while digital systems and public administration roll over at 12:00 AM midnight Arabia Standard Time (AST / Asia/Qatar, UTC+3).

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Qatar?

Today's Islamic date is calculated under the official Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs standard in the Asia/Qatar time zone.

Who declares the start of Ramadan and Eid in Qatar?

The Crescent Moon Sighting Committee under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) in Doha.

Is the Hijri date the same in Doha and Al Wakrah?

Yes. A single unified Islamic calendar applies across all cities and municipalities in Qatar.

Does Qatar follow Saudi Arabia's moon sighting?

Qatar conducts its own independent national moon sighting through the Awqaf committee, though findings frequently align due to geographical proximity.

What time zone is used on this page for Qatar?

Arabia Standard Time (AST / Asia/Qatar, UTC+3).

When does the Islamic date advance to tomorrow?

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

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