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Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power)
The Night of Power — when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
📅 March 13🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Laylat al-Qadr falls in the last 10 nights of Ramadan (traditionally the 27th) and is described in the Quran as "better than a thousand months." It is the night the Quran was first revealed and a night of extraordinary divine mercy.
✦ How It Is Observed
Staying awake the entire night in prayer, Quran recitation, and supplication. Many Muslims make itikaf (spiritual retreat) in the mosque for the last 10 days of Ramadan.
✦ Sacred Text
“Indeed, We sent the Quran down during the Night of Power. And what can make you know what is the Night of Power? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.”
— Quran 97:1-3 ↗
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.