Republic of Uzbekistan • Asia/Tashkent

Islamic Date Today in Uzbekistan

Live Hijri date calibrated to the official Uzbek Islamic Calendar (Muftiyat Standard). Synchronized daily at 12:00 AM midnight (Asia/Tashkent).

Official Muftiyat Standard

Official Civil & Religious Calibration

Asia/Tashkent • Midnight Rollover (12:00 AM)

Saturday, November 14, 2026

4 Jumādá al-ākhirah 1448 AH

Uzbek Islamic Calendar (Muftiyat Standard) • Day 4 of Jumādá al-ākhirah

Bugun: Shanba

4 Jumoduloxir 1448 h.

O'zbekiston Musulmonlari Idorasi

Calendar System Uzbek Islamic Calendar (Muftiyat Standard)

Reference Point Hazrati Imam Complex & Ulugh Beg Observatory, Tashkent/Samarkand

Civil Rollover 12:00 AM Midnight

Moon Sighting Body Muslim Board of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Musulmonlari Idorasi)

Major Cities in Uzbekistan

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

Tashkent Tashkent City · National Capital & Hazrati Imam Complex

Toshkent

Samarkand Samarkand Region · Ancient Silk Road Jewel & Registan Square

Samarqand

Bukhara Bukhara Region · Historic Islamic Center of Learning (Kalyan Mosque)

Buxoro

Namangan Fergana Valley · Major Craft & Commercial Center

Namangan

Andijan Fergana Valley · Historic Babur Birthplace City

Andijon

Fergana Fergana Region · Southern Valley Industrial Hub

Fargʻona

Nukus Republic of Karakalpakstan · Autonomous Capital on Amu Darya

Nukus

Khiva Xorazm Region · UNESCO Walled World Heritage City (Ichan Kala)

Xiva

Qarshi Qashqadaryo Region · Southern Oasis Center

Qarshi

Termez Surxondaryo Region · Ancient Oxus River Border City

Termiz

Key Islamic Events & Dates in Uzbekistan (1448 AH)

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

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

Silk Road Islamic Heritage & Ulugh Beg Astronomy

How the Islamic Calendar Operates in Uzbekistan

As the historic intellectual capital of the Islamic Golden Age — home to Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Tirmidhi, and the astronomer-king Ulugh Beg — Uzbekistan manages its Islamic calendar through the **Muslim Board of Uzbekistan** (O'zbekiston Musulmonlari Idorasi).

At a Glance: The Uzbekistan Calendar in 3 Key Points

Fatwa Department Authority: The Muslim Board in Tashkent issues the official national calendar binding on all 14 regions.
Scientific Astronomical Inheritance: Guided by Samarkand's historic astronomical tradition, combining precise calculations with crescent verification.
Central Asian Muftiyat Accord: Coordinates declarations closely with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

The Muslim Board Sighting Assembly

Headed by the Grand Mufti of Uzbekistan at the Hazrati Imam Complex in Tashkent, the Fatwa Council reviews reports from astronomical institutes and regional observatories before declaring holy months.

The Ulugh Beg Astronomical Tradition

Uzbekistan honors the scientific precision of the 15th-century Ulugh Beg Observatory, relying on calculated lunar tables checked against physical crescent sighting parameters across the Central Asian steppes.

Day Transition Dynamics

The civil calendar updates at 12:00 AM midnight Uzbekistan Time (UZT / Asia/Tashkent, UTC+5), while religious observance begins at sunset with the Maghrib prayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the Islamic calendar, time zones, and moon sightings in Uzbekistan.

What is the Islamic date today in Uzbekistan?

Today's date is calculated according to the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan standard in the Asia/Tashkent time zone.

Who declares Ramadan and Hayit (Eid) in Uzbekistan?

The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan (O'zbekiston Musulmonlari Idorasi) headed by the Grand Mufti in Tashkent.

Is the date the same in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara?

Yes. A uniform national Islamic date applies across all regions and the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Does Uzbekistan coordinate its calendar with neighboring Central Asian states?

Yes, Uzbekistan works in close consultation with the Muftiyats of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

What time zone is followed on this page?

Uzbekistan Time (UZT / Asia/Tashkent, UTC+5).

When does the date change in Uzbekistan?

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

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