Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) in United Arab Emirates
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
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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.
The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.
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About Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension)
Read more about Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension).Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Jun 11 | 1980 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sun | May 31 | 1981 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | May 21 | 1982 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Tue | May 10 | 1983 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sat | Apr 28 | 1984 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Apr 18 | 1985 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Mon | Apr 7 | 1986 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sat | Mar 28 | 1987 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Wed | Mar 16 | 1988 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sun | Mar 5 | 1989 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | Feb 23 | 1990 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Tue | Feb 12 | 1991 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sat | Feb 1 | 1992 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Jan 21 | 1993 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Mon | Jan 10 | 1994 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | Dec 30 | 1994 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Wed | Dec 20 | 1995 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sun | Dec 8 | 1996 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | Nov 28 | 1997 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Tue | Nov 17 | 1998 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sat | Nov 6 | 1999 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Oct 26 | 2000 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Mon | Oct 15 | 2001 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | Oct 4 | 2002 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Wed | Sep 24 | 2003 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sun | Sep 12 | 2004 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Sep 1 | 2005 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Tue | Aug 22 | 2006 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sat | Aug 11 | 2007 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Jul 31 | 2008 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Mon | Jul 20 | 2009 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Fri | Jul 9 | 2010 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 2011 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Sun | Jun 17 | 2012 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday | |
| Thu | Jun 6 | 2013 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) | National holiday |
Other holidays in June 2013 in United Arab Emirates
- June Solstice ―Friday, June 21, 2013
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