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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 Isra and Mi'raj a Public Holiday?
Isra and Mi'raj is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.
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About Isra and Mi'raj
Read more about Isra and Mi'raj.Isra and Mi'raj Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Mar 23 | Isra and Mi'raj observed | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 28 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Feb 8 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Jan 16 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Jan 17 | Isra and Mi'raj observed (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 26 | Isra and Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | Dec 27 | Isra and Mi'raj observed | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Dec 14 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Dec 4 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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