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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 not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
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
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 Crescent Moon is first seen.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 7 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2026 | Fri | Jan 16 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2026 | Sat | Jan 17 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2026 | Sun | Jan 18 | Isra and Mi'raj | Muslim |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 26 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2028 | Thu | Dec 14 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2029 | Tue | Dec 4 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2030 | Sat | Nov 23 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Muslim |
| 2031 | Wed | Nov 12 | Isra and Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | 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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