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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 Shab-e-Meraj a Public Holiday?
Shab-e-Meraj 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 Shab-e-Meraj
Read more about Shab-e-Meraj.Shab-e-Meraj Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: This day is an optional public holiday for the religious communities in Bangladesh.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu | Sep 1 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Tue | Aug 22 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Sat | Aug 11 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Thu | Jul 31 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Mon | Jul 20 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | Jul 9 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | Jun 29 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Sun | Jun 17 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Thu | Jun 6 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Tue | May 27 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Sun | May 17 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Thu | May 5 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Mon | Apr 24 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Fri | Apr 13 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Wed | Apr 3 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Sun | Mar 22 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Mar 11 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Feb 19 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Feb 9 | Shab-e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 27 | Shab-e-Meraj (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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