Tuvalu • Pacific/Funafuti

Islamic Date Today in Tuvalu

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Tuvalu Muslim Community Standard. Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Pacific/Funafuti).

Official Tuvalu Muslim Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Pacific/Funafuti • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Tuvalu Muslim Community Standard • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Aso nei: Aso Ono

Kalena Faka-Iselama 1448 · Aso 4 o Jumada al-Thani

Tuvalu Muslim Community Standard

Calendar System Tuvalu Muslim Community Standard

Reference Point Funafuti Atoll Islamic Assembly

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Tuvalu Muslim Community & South Pacific Council

Major Cities & Regions in Tuvalu

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

Funafuti Funafuti Atoll · Capital Atoll & Te Namo Lagoon Gateway

Funafuti

Vaiaku Fongafale Islet · Government & Administrative Center

Vaiaku

Asau Vaitupu Island · Largest Island Educational Center

Asau

Motufoua Vaitupu Island · Historic Secondary Educational Center

Motufoua

Alapi Fongafale Islet · Funafuti Lagoon Residential Settlement

Alapi

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Tuvalu (1448 AH)

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

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

Polynesian Coral Atoll & Funafuti Lagoon Moon Sighting

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Tuvalu

Comprising nine low-lying reef islands and atolls in the South Pacific halfway between Hawaii and Australia, Tuvalu tracks the Islamic lunar calendar through the **Tuvalu Muslim Community** on Funafuti Atoll.

At a Glance: The Tuvalu Calendar in 3 Key Points

Nine Atolls of Tuvalu: One of the world's most isolated nations, where life is intimately tied to Pacific tides and lunar cycles.
Funafuti Community Fellowship: Muslim residents in Vaiaku gather for Friday prayers, Ramadan iftars, and Eid festivals.
Unbroken Western Maritime Horizon: Provides clear viewing across the Te Namo lagoon and the vast open ocean beyond.

The Funafuti Atoll Sighting Gathering

At sunset on the 29th of each lunar month, the community looks toward the western ocean horizon from Fongafale Islet, watching for the first glimmer of the new crescent moon.

Pacific Regional Consultation

Tuvalu coordinates its calendar with the Fiji Muslim League in Suva, ensuring unity with neighboring South Pacific island nations.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Tuvalu Time (TVT, Pacific/Funafuti, UTC+12), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the Islamic date today in Tuvalu?

Today's date is calculated according to the Tuvalu Muslim Community standard in the Pacific/Funafuti time zone.

Where is the Islamic community located in Tuvalu?

On the capital atoll of Funafuti in the village of Vaiaku.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Tuvalu Time (TVT, Pacific/Funafuti, UTC+12).

When does the date change in Tuvalu?

At 12:00 AM midnight TVT for civil clocks, and at sunset (Maghrib) for religious prayers.

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