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Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Measures, is an Islamic observance that marks the anniversary of the night Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Is Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) a Public Holiday?
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) 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 Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Read more about Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power).Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | May 31 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2020 | Tue | May 19 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2021 | Sun | May 9 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2022 | Thu | Apr 28 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2023 | Mon | Apr 17 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2024 | Fri | Apr 5 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2025 | Wed | Mar 26 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2026 | Sun | Mar 15 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2027 | Fri | Mar 5 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2028 | Tue | Feb 22 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
| 2029 | Sat | Feb 10 | Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Muslim |
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