Thanksgiving Around the World
How do other countries celebrate Thanksgiving? We give you four thankful festivals from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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 an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
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: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu | Sep 1 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Mon | Aug 21 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Sat | Aug 11 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Fri | Aug 1 | 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 | Sat | May 16 | 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 | Mon | Mar 23 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | Mar 12 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | Mar 1 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Feb 19 | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Feb 8 | 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.
