Republic of Serbia • Europe/Belgrade

Islamic Date Today in Serbia

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Islamska Zajednica Srbije (IZS / Mešihat) Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Europe/Belgrade).

Islamska Zajednica Zvanični Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Islamska Zajednica Srbije (IZS / Mešihat) Moon Sighting Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Danas: Subota

4. Džumade-l-uhra 1448 h.g.

Islamska Zajednica Srbije Standard

Calendar System Islamska Zajednica Srbije (IZS / Mešihat) Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Bajrakli Mosque (Belgrade, 1575) & Altun-Alem Mosque (Novi Pazar, 16th c.)

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Islamska Zajednica Srbije (IZS) & Islamska Zajednica u Srbiji (IZuS)

Major Cities & Regions in Serbia

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

Novi Pazar Raški okrug · Cultural & spiritual capital of Sandžak & Altun-Alem Mosque

Novi Pazar

Belgrade Grad Beograd · National Capital & Historic Bajrakli Mosque (1575)

Beograd

Sjenica Zlatiborski okrug · High-altitude Sandžak municipality & Sultan Valide Mosque

Sjenica

Tutin Raški okrug · Sandžak municipality with over 90% Muslim population

Tutin

Preševo Pčinjski okrug · Southern municipality & Albanian Muslim community

Preševo / Preshevë

Bujanovac Pčinjski okrug · Southern multi-ethnic center

Bujanovac / Bujanoc

Prijepolje Zlatiborski okrug · Historic Lim valley town & Sahat-kula Mosque

Prijepolje

Niš Nišavski okrug · Historic southern city & Islam-aga Mosque (1720)

Niš

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Serbia (1448 AH)

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

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

Serbia Islamic Communities & Historic Sandžak Heritage

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Serbia

Serbia is home to approximately 250,000–300,000 Muslims, primarily concentrated in the southwestern Sandžak region, the Preševo Valley in the south, and Belgrade. The Islamic date is coordinated by the Islamic Community leadership centered in Novi Pazar and Belgrade.

At a Glance: The Serbia Calendar in 3 Key Points

Sandžak Spiritual Heart: Novi Pazar serves as the primary spiritual and educational hub for Bosniak Muslims in Serbia, home to numerous 16th-century mosques.
Belgrade Bajrakli Mosque (1575): The historic Bajrakli Mosque in Dorćol is the sole surviving Ottoman mosque among dozens that once stood in the Serbian capital.
State-Recognized Holiday Leave: Serbian labor law provides Muslim workers with the legal right to non-working days for the first day of Ramadan and Kurban Bajram.

Islamic Communities in Serbia: Sandžak and Belgrade

Islam has an enduring history in Serbia dating back to the 15th century. Today, Muslims are concentrated in Sandžak (Novi Pazar, Tutin, Sjenica), the southern Preševo Valley (predominantly Albanian), and the capital Belgrade. The community operates madrasas, Islamic faculties, and cultural institutions that maintain active religious calendars.

Bajrakli Mosque and Novi Pazar Heritage Centers

The 16th-century Altun-Alem Mosque in Novi Pazar, built by master builder Musliheddin Abdulgani, and the historic Bajrakli Mosque in Belgrade (1575) serve as vital spiritual landmarks. On the 29th of each lunar month, scholars calculate crescent parameters in coordination with Balkan regional bodies and the Turkish Diyanet.

Day Transition Dynamics in Serbia

The civil Islamic date on this page updates at 12:00 AM midnight Central European Time (CET / Europe/Belgrade, UTC+1 or CEST UTC+2 in summer). Liturgical observances transition at Maghrib sunset, celebrated with vibrant community iftars across Sandžak.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Serbia?

The Islamic date today in Serbia follows the calendar coordinated by the Islamic Community authorities in Europe/Belgrade time.

What is the Bajrakli Mosque in Belgrade?

Built around 1575 in the Dorćol quarter, Bajrakli Mosque ('Flag Mosque') is the only surviving Ottoman mosque in Belgrade out of more than 250 that existed during Ottoman times.

What is the Sandžak region in Serbia?

Sandžak is a historic geopolitical region in southwestern Serbia centered around Novi Pazar, where the majority of Serbia's Bosniak Muslim population resides.

Are Islamic holidays recognized in Serbia?

Yes, Serbian law grants Muslim employees the statutory right to take leave for the first day of Ramazanski Bajram (Eid al-Fitr) and Kurbanski Bajram (Eid al-Adha).

What time zone is used in Serbia?

Central European Time (CET / Europe/Belgrade, UTC+1), adjusting to CEST (UTC+2) in summer.

When does the Islamic day begin in Serbia?

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

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