Shab e Meraj begins on the evening of February 7, 2024. In the Islamic faith and among Muslims worldwide, Shab e Miraj is known as The Night Journey. Every year in the month of Rajab and on the Islamic date of Rajab 27, Shab e Meraj 2024 is observed.
In Arabic, Shab e Meraj is also known as Lailat al Miraj. Shab e Meraj 2024 begins on the evening of 7 February 2024 in the Arab world and on the evening of 7 February 2024 and the day of 7 February 2024 in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some other areas of the world.
Arab Countries & Followed Regions
| Event | Shab e Miraj |
|---|---|
| Date | Evening of 7 Feb 2024 |
| Hijri Date | 27 Rajab 1445 AH |
Pakistan, India & Followed Countries
| Event | Shab e Miraj |
|---|---|
| Date | Evening of 7 Feb 2024 |
| Hijri Date | 27 Rajab 1445 AH |
Shab e Meraj 2024 Date
27 Rajab (Shab e Meraj) 2024 will start in Pakistan and India on Saturday evening, February 7, 2024. Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and other countries will observe Lailat al Miraj (Shab e Meraj, Isra Wal Miraj) on February 7, 2024.
Isra Wal Miraj Story (Waqia)
Shab e Meraj, also known as Lailat al Miraj and Isra Wal Miraj, is a historical night event that is highly celebrated and respected in Islamic history. It is said to be a significant physical as well as a spiritual trip in Islamic history. Lailatul Miraj / Shab e Meraj was a magnificent ascension of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to seven heavens on the back of an animal Buraq. The great ascension of Shab e Miraj is divided into two parts, Isra and Mi’raj.
When will Shab e Meraj 2024 be in Different Countries?
- Saudi Arabia from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- USA from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- UK from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- Canada from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- India from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- Pakistan from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
- UAE from the evening of Wednesday, 7 February 2024
The event of Mi’raj is referenced in Surah Al Isra in the Qur’an, although the specifics of the event are clearer in Ahadith. The final Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم), went on the back of a winged mule-like beast known as Buraq.
As Surah Al-Isra mentioned in the incident of Mi’raj, the reports, teachings, acts, and quotes of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) were later presented in detail. Hazrat Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) traveled to the most distant mosque, Al-Aqsa Mosque, where he led all previous prophets of Islam in prayer.
Jibreel, God’s angel, descended down to Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) while he was sleeping and washed his heart with pure waters before he began his journey. The journey to the heavens on the back of Buraq is known as Mi’raj, which means Ascension. According to records, the Shab e Meraj event occurred in the year 612.
The Muslim world celebrates Lailat al-Mi’raj, also known as Shab-e-Mi’raj or Isra Wal Miraj, particularly in Pakistan, India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Throughout the night, many Muslims do optional prayers, while others gather to illuminate cities and areas with candles and electric lights.
If you want to know when Shab e Meraj 2024 (Lailat al-Miraj, Isra Wal Miraj) is in your country, keep checking your country’s calendar.
