Republic of Rwanda • Africa/Kigali

Islamic Date Today in Rwanda

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Kigali).

Official RMC Rwanda Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Kigali (UTC +)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Uyu munsi: Ku wa gatandatu

4 Jumada ath-Thaniyah 1448 Hijriyah

Umuryango w’Abayisilamu mu Rwanda (RMC / Mufti)

Calendar System Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC) Standard

Reference Point Al-Fatah Mosque (Nyamirambo, Kigali) & Medina Mosque

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC / Mufti of Rwanda)

Major Cities & Regions in Rwanda

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

Kigali Kigali City · National Capital & Nyamirambo Muslim Quarter & Al-Fatah Mosque

Kigali

Gisenyi Western Province · Lake Kivu Port & Border with Goma (Rubavu)

Gisenyi

Butare Southern Province · Academic Capital & National University (Huye)

Butare

Musanze Northern Province · Volcanoes National Park Gateway (Ruhengeri)

Musanze

Gitarama Southern Province · Central Commercial Hub (Muhanga)

Gitarama

Rwamagana Eastern Province · Provincial Administrative Capital

Rwamagana

Cyangugu Western Province · Southern Lake Kivu Border City (Rusizi)

Cyangugu

Kibuye Western Province · Scenic Lake Kivu Town (Karongi)

Kibuye

Byumba Northern Province · Highland Tea Center (Gicumbi)

Byumba

Nyagatare Eastern Province · Cattle Heartland of the East

Nyagatare

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Rwanda (1448 AH)

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

Islamic Event	Hijri Date	Significance in Rwanda
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 Rwanda - 2D Motion Vector Illustration — Illustration The official Islamic lunar calendar system and the Hilal crescent moon in Rwanda.

National Moon Sighting in Rwanda

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Rwanda

In Rwanda, where Muslims comprise approximately 5% to 7% of the population, the community is celebrated for its historic moral integrity during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, having protected thousands of citizens regardless of ethnicity. The Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC), led by the Mufti of Rwanda in Kigali, oversees the Islamic calendar.

At a Glance: The Rwanda Calendar in 3 Key Points

The Mufti of Rwanda and RMC officially proclaim the commencement of Ramadan and Eid celebrations.
Nyamirambo in Kigali is the vibrant, cosmopolitan cultural and culinary heart of the Rwandan Muslim community.
Eid al-Fitr is an official statutory public holiday under the labor laws of Rwanda.

Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC)

RMC governs mosques, schools, and health centers nationwide. On the 29th of each lunar month, the RMC Moon Sighting Commission gathers at the headquarters in Nyamirambo, Kigali, to assess reports from across Rwanda's four provinces.

Nyamirambo: The Living Cultural Center

Nyamirambo is Kigali's oldest and most energetic neighborhood, filled with historic mosques like Al-Fatah (the Green Mosque) and vibrant community life where Swahili and Kinyarwanda intermingle.

Day Transition Dynamics & Timezone

Rwanda operates on Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2) year-round. Daily fasts begin at Fajr dawn and conclude at Maghrib sunset, while digital dates update at 12:00 AM midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Rwanda?

The Islamic date today in Rwanda is calculated live according to the official decrees of the Rwanda Muslim Community (Africa/Kigali).

What role did Muslims play during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi?

Muslim leaders and communities actively sheltered and saved thousands of Tutsi and moderate Hutu in mosques and homes across Nyamirambo and beyond, earning profound national and international respect.

Where is the center of Islamic life in Kigali?

The Nyamirambo neighborhood in southwestern Kigali is the historic center of the Muslim community, filled with mosques, halal restaurants, and cultural life.

Is Eid al-Fitr a national holiday in Rwanda?

Yes, Eid al-Fitr is an official statutory public holiday celebrated nationwide in Rwanda.

What is the primary Muslim organization in Rwanda?

The Rwanda Muslim Community (RMC), headed by the Mufti of Rwanda.

When does the date switch on this website?

At 12:00 AM midnight Kigali time (UTC+2).

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