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Al Isra' wal Miraj 2026 in Jordan

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 Al Isra' wal Miraj a Public Holiday?

Even though Al Isra' wal Miraj falls on Friday, January 16, 2026, it is a working day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in Jordan.

The Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, pictured above.

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About Al Isra' wal Miraj

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Al Isra' wal Miraj Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sat Mar 21 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2021 Thu Mar 11 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2022 Mon Feb 28 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2023 Sat Feb 18 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2024 Thu Feb 8 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2025 Mon Jan 27 Al Isra' wal Miraj Observance
2026 Fri Jan 16 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance
2027 Tue Jan 5 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance
2027 Sat Dec 25 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance
2028 Thu Dec 14 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance
2029 Mon Dec 3 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance
2030 Sat Nov 23 Al Isra' wal Miraj (Tentative Date) Observance

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