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Shab-e-Meraj (Isra and Mi'raj) 2027: Date in India and Meaning

Shab-e-Meraj remembers the Isra and Mi'raj, the Prophet's night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens, during which the five daily prayers were made obligatory. In South Asia it is observed on the night of 27 Rajab.

In India

the night of Tue, 5 January 2027 (Wed, 6 January 2027 is the day)

Expected, subject to moon sighting. In Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura): the night of Mon, 4 January 2027.

The year after: the night of Sat, 25 December 2027 (Sun, 26 December 2027 is the day).

In the Quran and hadith

The night journey is described in Surah al-Isra (17:1), and the ascension is referred to in Surah an-Najm (53:13 to 18). Detailed accounts, including the prescription of the five prayers, are in Sahih al-Bukhari (349 and 3207).

The date

No authentic report fixes the date. The 27th of Rajab is the date most widely observed, especially in South Asia; scholars have proposed other months as well.

How it is observed

  • Ahle Sunnat (Barelvi) traditionA night of voluntary prayer, Quran recitation and gatherings recounting the Mi'raj; some also fast on the 27th.

How other Sunni schools see it

Deobandi scholars affirm the event and the merit of worship in general, but say no special prayer or fast is established for this night. Ahle Hadith scholars likewise reject specific observances.

Sources

  1. Quran 17:1
  2. Quran 53:13-18
  3. Sahih al-Bukhari 349
  4. Sahih al-Bukhari 3207

Updated 6 October 2026 by the Sunni One editors, compiled from the sources above.