Switzerland • Europe/Zurich

Islamic Date Today in Switzerland

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official FIDS & VIOZ Moon Sighting Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Europe/Zurich).

FIDS & VIOZ Switzerland Official Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

FIDS & VIOZ Moon Sighting Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Heute: Samstag

4. Dschumada ath-Thaniya 1448 H.

FIDS & VIOZ Standard (Schweiz)

Calendar System FIDS & VIOZ Moon Sighting Standard

Reference Point Geneva Islamic Cultural Centre & Zurich Islamic Centre

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Fédération d'Organisations Islamiques en Suisse (FIDS) & VIOZ

Major Cities & Regions in Switzerland

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

Zurich Zurich Canton · Financial centre & VIOZ Islamic community hub

Zürich

Geneva Geneva Canton · International city & Islamic Cultural Centre Geneva

Genève

Basel Basel-City Canton · Rhine city & Islamisches Zentrum Basel

Basel

Bern Bern Canton · Federal capital & Islamic Zentrum Bern

Bern

Lausanne Vaud Canton · Olympic city & Centre Islamique Lausanne

Lausanne

Winterthur Zurich Canton · Industrial city & Turkish-Bosnian communities

Winterthur

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Switzerland (1448 AH)

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

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

FIDS & VIOZ Switzerland Moon Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Switzerland

Switzerland is home to approximately 450,000 Muslims. The Islamic date is coordinated by the Fédération d'Organisations Islamiques en Suisse (FIDS) and the Vereinigung Islamischer Organisationen in Zürich (VIOZ), operating across the country's four official linguistic regions.

At a Glance: The Switzerland Calendar in 3 Key Points

FIDS National Federation: The Fédération d'Organisations Islamiques en Suisse (FIDS) is the main national Islamic umbrella organization coordinating calendar declarations across French, German, Italian, and Romansh-speaking Switzerland.
VIOZ Zurich Coordination: The Vereinigung Islamischer Organisationen in Zürich (VIOZ) coordinates Islamic community affairs and moon sighting for the German-speaking part, the most populous linguistic region.
Multilingual Muslim Community: Switzerland's Muslim community reflects its multicultural character — Turkish, Bosnian, Albanian, Kosovar, and Arab communities each bring diverse calendar traditions under FIDS coordination.

FIDS and National Islamic Calendar Governance

The Fédération d'Organisations Islamiques en Suisse (FIDS) unites over 130 Islamic associations across Switzerland. Coordinating with Turkish Diyanet, the Bosnian RIJASET, and North African bodies, FIDS issues declarations that account for the diverse heritage of Swiss Muslims. The announcement is broadcast in German, French, Italian, and other community languages.

Observation Committees Across Swiss Linguistic Regions

Moon sighting committees operate in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lausanne. Switzerland's varied topography — from the Rhine lowlands to the Alps — means observers use elevated positions for clear western horizon views. VIOZ manages Germany-region coordination while Geneva's Islamic Cultural Centre liaises with Francophone Swiss communities.

Civil Date and Midnight Rollover

The Islamic date updates at 12:00 AM midnight CET (Europe/Zurich, UTC+1 or CEST UTC+2 in summer). The Swiss government officially recognizes Muslim religious leave for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, and Ramadan iftar events in major Swiss cities are celebrated with significant public visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Switzerland?

The Islamic date in Switzerland is based on FIDS and VIOZ declarations, synchronized with the Europe/Zurich (CET) time zone.

What is FIDS?

FIDS (Fédération d'Organisations Islamiques en Suisse) is Switzerland's main Islamic umbrella organization, coordinating Islamic affairs, education, and calendar declarations.

Does Switzerland use local sighting or Diyanet?

Most Turkish-Swiss communities follow Diyanet, Bosnian communities follow RIJASET, while FIDS aims to coordinate a unified Swiss declaration.

What time zone is used for Switzerland?

Central European Time (CET / Europe/Zurich, UTC+1), adjusting to CEST (UTC+2) during European Summer Time.

How large is the Muslim community in Switzerland?

Approximately 450,000 Muslims, representing about 5% of Switzerland's population, mostly of Turkish, Bosnian, Kosovar, and Albanian heritage.

Are Eid holidays recognized in Switzerland?

Eid is not a national statutory holiday but Muslim employees are entitled to request religious leave under Swiss cantonal and federal labor regulations.

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