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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 Mi'raj a Public Holiday?
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 Mi'raj
Read more about Mi'raj.Mi'raj Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 28 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Feb 8 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Jan 16 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 26 | Mi'raj | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Dec 14 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Tue | Dec 4 | 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.
