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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?
Even though Mi'raj falls on Saturday, February 18, 2023, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Mayotte.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fri | Apr 13 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Feb 28 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sat | Feb 18 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | Feb 7 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2026 | Fri | Jan 16 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 26 | Mi'raj | Optional Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Dec 14 | Mi'raj (Tentative Date) | Optional 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.
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