Ramadan starts
Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
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?
Lailat al-Qadr is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sun | May 9 | 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 |
| 2027 | Fri | Mar 5 | 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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