Requesting a new calculation method for Dagestan, Russia
Coordinates (Makhachkala): 42.97°N, 47.50°E
Source: https://masdjid.ru/ — Central Juma Mosque of Makhachkala (official website)
API: https://app.muftiyatrd.ru/api/ruznama?city=185733&year=2026&month=6
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Dagestan (DUMD) uses custom angles that don't match any existing calculation method. Based on the June 29, 2026 times:
| Prayer |
DUMD time |
Adhan best match |
Notes |
| Fajr |
02:02 |
17.5° angle |
Exact match |
| Sunrise |
04:11 |
— |
Off by ~3 min (atmospheric adjustment) |
| Dhuhr |
11:58 |
— |
Off by ~5 min |
| Asr |
16:00 |
— |
Close to Shafi |
| Maghrib |
19:38 |
— |
Off by ~5 min |
| Isha |
21:20 |
15° angle |
Exact match |
Best custom parameters found: Fajr angle = 17.5°, Isha angle = 15° (matches Fajr and Isha exactly)
Other cities in Dagestan that use the same method: Derbent, Khasavyurt, Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, and all districts of Dagestan. The API at app.muftiyatrd.ru covers 40+ districts with the same calculation engine.
This would be useful for millions of Muslims in the North Caucasus region of Russia. A recommended method name could be "DUMD", "Dagestan", or "Russia". Thanks!
Requesting a new calculation method for Dagestan, Russia
Coordinates (Makhachkala): 42.97°N, 47.50°E
Source: https://masdjid.ru/ — Central Juma Mosque of Makhachkala (official website)
API: https://app.muftiyatrd.ru/api/ruznama?city=185733&year=2026&month=6
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Dagestan (DUMD) uses custom angles that don't match any existing calculation method. Based on the June 29, 2026 times:
Best custom parameters found: Fajr angle = 17.5°, Isha angle = 15° (matches Fajr and Isha exactly)
Other cities in Dagestan that use the same method: Derbent, Khasavyurt, Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, and all districts of Dagestan. The API at app.muftiyatrd.ru covers 40+ districts with the same calculation engine.
This would be useful for millions of Muslims in the North Caucasus region of Russia. A recommended method name could be "DUMD", "Dagestan", or "Russia". Thanks!