Romania • Europe/Bucharest

Islamic Date Today in Romania

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Europe/Bucharest).

Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România Standard Oficial

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Europe/Bucharest • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Sunday, November 15, 2026

5 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România Moon Sighting Standard • Day 5 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

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5 Jumada al-Thani 1448 H

Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România

Calendar System Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Carol I Mosque (Grand Mosque of Constanța, 1910) & Esmahan Sultan Mosque (Mangalia, 1575)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România & Mufti Murat Iusuf

Major Cities & Regions in Romania

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

Constanța Județul Constanța · Black Sea capital & Carol I Grand Mosque (1910)

Constanța

Bucharest Municipiul București · National Capital & Bucharest Islamic Cultural Centre

București

Mangalia Județul Constanța · Black Sea coast & Esmahan Sultan Mosque (1575, Romania's oldest)

Mangalia

Medgidia Județul Constanța · Historic Tatar center & Abdul Medjid Mosque (1859)

Medgidia

Babadag Județul Tulcea · Historic town & Tomb of Sari Saltuk / Ali Pasha Mosque

Babadag

Tulcea Județul Tulcea · Danube Delta gateway & Azizyie Mosque (1863)

Tulcea

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Romania (1448 AH)

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

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

Muftiatul României & Dobrogea Historical Heritage

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Romania

Romania is home to an indigenous Muslim minority of approximately 70,000–80,000, residing primarily in the historic Black Sea region of Dobrogea (Constanța and Tulcea). The Islamic calendar is authoritatively governed by the Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România, led by the Mufti in Constanța.

At a Glance: The Romania Calendar in 3 Key Points

Historic Dobrogea Muslim Heartland: Romanian Tatars and Turks have inhabited Dobrogea along the Black Sea and Danube Delta for over 700 years.
Muftiatul Cultului Musulman: The Muftiate is one of Romania's 18 legally recognized religious denominations, receiving state support under national law.
Carol I Mosque (1910): The Grand Mosque of Constanța was commissioned by Romania's King Carol I as a gesture of royal appreciation to the loyal Muslim community.

Seven Centuries of Islam in Dobrogea and Royal Recognition

Islam in Romania dates to the 13th century with the arrival of Sari Saltuk and Nogai Tatars in Babadag and the Black Sea littoral. Following Dobrogea's incorporation into Romania in 1878, Romanian monarchs maintained benevolent relations with the community. King Carol I personally commissioned the Grand Mosque of Constanța (1910), Romania's first reinforced concrete structure, whose 47-meter minaret still graces the port.

The Muftiate and Modern Calendar Governance

The Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România, based in Constanța and led by Mufti Murat Iusuf, serves as the spiritual leadership for Romanian Tatars, Turks, and modern urban Muslim communities in Bucharest. The Muftiate coordinates astronomical conjunction and crescent parameters in partnership with the Turkish Diyanet, issuing the annual national Takvim.

Day Transition Dynamics in Eastern European Time

The civil Islamic date on this page updates at 12:00 AM midnight Eastern European Time (EET / Europe/Bucharest, UTC+2 or EEST UTC+3 in summer). Daily religious obligations shift at Maghrib sunset, and Ramazan Bayram and Kurban Bayram are celebrated with community banquets featuring traditional Tatar burek and baklava.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the observation of the Islamic calendar, moon sighting, and prayer timings in Romania:

What is the Islamic date today in Romania?

The Islamic date today in Romania follows the official calendar published by the Muftiatul Cultului Musulman din România in Europe/Bucharest time.

Where do most Muslims live in Romania?

Over 85% of Romania's Muslim community lives in the Dobrogea region along the Black Sea coast, particularly in and around the port city of Constanța.

What is the oldest mosque in Romania?

The Esmahan Sultan Mosque in Mangalia, built in 1575 by the daughter of Ottoman Sultan Selim II, is the oldest functioning mosque in Romania.

What is the Carol I Mosque in Constanța?

Built between 1910 and 1912 by King Carol I of Romania for the Muslim community, it was Romania's first reinforced concrete building and remains the seat of the Muftiate.

What time zone is used in Romania?

Eastern European Time (EET / Europe/Bucharest, UTC+2), adjusting to EEST (UTC+3) during summer.

When does the Islamic day begin in Romania?

Civilly at 12:00 AM midnight EET, and religiously at Maghrib sunset.

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