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Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Measures, is and Islamic observance that marks the anniversary of the night Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Is Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?
Even though Lailat al-Qadr falls on Saturday, May 8, 2021, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Russia.
Many Muslims devote their time to reading the Koran during this period.
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About Lailat al-Qadr
Read more about Lailat al-Qadr.Lailat al-Qadr Observances
Note: Regional customs or moon sightings may cause a variation of the date for Islamic holidays, which begin at sundown the day before the date specified for the holiday. The Islamic calendar is lunar and the days begin at sunset, so there may be one-day error depending on when the New Moon is first seen.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sat | Jul 2 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2017 | Wed | Jun 21 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2018 | Sun | Jun 10 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2019 | Fri | May 31 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2020 | Tue | May 19 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2021 | Sat | May 8 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 28 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2023 | Mon | Apr 17 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2024 | Fri | Apr 5 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 26 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
| 2026 | Sun | Mar 15 | Lailat al-Qadr | Muslim |
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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