Next Lailat al Miraj holiday is on

17th January 2026, Saturday

What is Lailat al Miraj?

Lailat al Miraj

The other name of Lailat al Miraj is Shab-e-Miraj. It is the night where we celebrate the Isra’ and Miraj (the Night Journey and the Ascension) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) when he traveled from Mecca to Al-Haram As-Sharif (the Temple Mount). He (Peace be upon him) was lifted up to heaven until he reached Paradise where he (peace be upon him) met all the prophets along the way before meeting Allah finally (He saw only the light of Allah).

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When is Lailat al Miraj?

How long until Lailat al Miraj?
Next Lailat al Miraj takes place in 165 Days.
Dates of Lailat al Miraj
YearWeekdayDate
2030 Sunday24th Nov
2029 Tuesday4th Dec
2028 Friday15th Dec
2027 Sunday26th Dec
2027 Wednesday6th Jan
2026 Saturday17th Jan
2025 Tuesday28th Jan
2024 Friday9th Feb
2023 Sunday19th Feb
2022 Tuesday1st Mar
2021 Friday12th Mar
2020 Monday23rd Mar
2019 Thursday4th Apr
2018 Saturday14th Apr
2017 Tuesday25th Apr
2016 Thursday5th May
2015 Sunday17th May
Duration
1 Day

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