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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 Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad a Public Holiday?
Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad 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 Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad
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Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 28 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Feb 8 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (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.
