Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe) • Africa/Sao_Tome

Islamic Date Today in São Tomé and Príncipe

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Sao_Tome).

Padrão Oficial Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Africa/Sao_Tome (UTC +)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Hoje: Sábado

4 de Jumada al-Thani de 1448 H

Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe

Calendar System Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe Standard

Reference Point Mesquita Central de São Tomé (Água Grande)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe

Major Cities & Regions in São Tomé and Príncipe

All regions across São Tomé and Príncipe observe the official national Hijri date shown above:

São Tomé Água Grande District · Island Capital & Mesquita Central

São Tomé

Trindade Mé-Zóchi District · Second Largest Metropolis

Trindade

Santana Cantagalo District · Eastern Coastal Town

Santana

Neves Lembá District · Northwestern Industrial Port

Neves

Guadalupe Lobata District · Northern Agricultural Center

Guadalupe

Santo António Pagué District · Capital of Príncipe Island

Santo António

São João dos Angolares Caué District · Southern Coastal Town

São João dos Angolares

Santa Cruz Mé-Zóchi District · Inland Agricultural Town

Santa Cruz

Porto Alegre Caué District · Southernmost Tip opposite Ilhéu das Rolas

Porto Alegre

Pantufo Água Grande District · Traditional Coastal Fishing Village

Pantufo

Key Islamic Events & Dates in São Tomé and Príncipe (1448 AH)

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

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

Calendário Lunar Islâmico em São Tomé e Príncipe

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in São Tomé and Príncipe

In the Gulf of Guinea island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, a peaceful Muslim community of several thousand residents gathers around the Central Mosque of São Tomé, observing the Hijri calendar in harmony with neighboring West African communities.

At a Glance: The São Tomé and Príncipe Calendar in 3 Key Points

The Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe coordinates prayer times and lunar crescent tracking.
The Central Mosque in the capital of São Tomé serves as the focal point for Friday Jummah and community gatherings.
The civil date updates at 12:00 AM midnight (Africa/Sao_Tome, UTC+0), while religious rituals observe the sunset boundary.

The Islamic Community in São Tomé

The community brings together local converts and expatriate professionals from Nigeria, Cameroon, and Senegal. Community imams evaluate astronomical parameters and regional announcements.

Equatorial Ocean Horizon

Located directly on the equator, the archipelago enjoys consistent daylight hours throughout the year, ensuring uniform prayer intervals and clear ocean horizon sighting opportunities.

Day Transition Dynamics & UTC+0 Consistency

São Tomé and Príncipe observes UTC+0 (GMT) year-round. Canonical fasting begins at Fajr dawn and concludes at Maghrib sunset, while digital dates update at midnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The Islamic date today in São Tomé and Príncipe is calculated live according to the official standard of the Comunidade Islâmica de São Tomé e Príncipe (Africa/Sao_Tome).

Where is the main mosque in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The main mosque is located in the capital city of São Tomé on São Tomé Island.

How many Muslims live in São Tomé and Príncipe?

An estimated 2,000 to 4,000 Muslims reside in São Tomé and Príncipe, representing roughly 2% of the population.

What timezone does São Tomé and Príncipe use?

São Tomé and Príncipe observes UTC+0 (GMT) all year round without daylight saving changes.

How is Ramadan observed in São Tomé?

The community gathers for communal iftars and nightly Taraweeh prayers at the central mosque in São Tomé city.

When does the date switch on this website?

At 12:00 AM midnight São Tomé time (UTC+0).

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