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Isra wal Miraj (Night Journey)
The Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and through the heavens.
📅 February 27🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
The Night Journey commemorates Muhammad's miraculous journey from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra), where he led all prophets in prayer, then his ascension through the seven heavens (Miraj), where he received the command for five daily prayers.
✦ How It Is Observed
Special prayers and lectures about the Night Journey, recitation of Surah Al-Isra, gathering in mosques to hear the story, reflection on Jerusalem and the five daily prayers.
✦ Sacred Text
“Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs.”
— Quran 17:1 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.