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Shab e-Meraj in Pakistan

Quick Facts

Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned.

Name

Shab e-Meraj

Alternative name

Isra and Mi'raj

Shab e-Meraj 2013

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers. They are denominational and should not result in any work dislocation.
List of dates for other years

Isra and Mi'raj, also known as Al Isra' wal Miraj, is observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar. This event marks the night that Allah (God) took Mohammad (also known as Mohamed or Muhammed) on a journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to heaven.

The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.

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About Shab e-Meraj

Shab e-Meraj Observances

Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers. They are denominational and should not result in any work dislocation.

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday type
Thu	Sep 1	2005	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Mon	Aug 21	2006	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Sat	Aug 11	2007	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Fri	Aug 1	2008	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Mon	Jul 20	2009	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Fri	Jul 9	2010	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Wed	Jun 29	2011	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Sun	Jun 17	2012	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
Thu	Jun 6	2013	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday

Other holidays in June 2013 in Pakistan

Shab e-Barat ―Monday, June 17, 2013
June Solstice ―Friday, June 21, 2013

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