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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.
Is Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) a Public Holiday?
Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.
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About Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2024 | Thu | Feb 8 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | Observance |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
| 2026 | Fri | Jan 16 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) (Tentative Date) | Observance |
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