Isra and Mi'raj (27 Rajab)
Expected: Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Isra and Mi'raj is the night journey of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem and then his ascension through the heavens. It is traditionally remembered on 27 Rajab, although the exact date is not firmly established.
Dates for the coming years
| Hijri year | Gregorian date |
|---|---|
| 1448 | Tuesday, January 5, 2027 |
| 1449 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
| 1450 | Thursday, December 14, 2028 |
| 1451 | Tuesday, December 4, 2029 |
| 1452 | Saturday, November 23, 2030 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
The journey is mentioned in Surah Al-Isra (17:1) and Surah An-Najm. During it the five daily prayers were prescribed.
Scholars differ on the date, and there is no specific act of worship prescribed for this night.
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When is Isra and Mi'raj in 2027?
It is expected on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 (27 Rajab 1448 AH). Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. The actual day can differ by one day depending on moon sighting in your country.
What was prescribed during Isra and Mi'raj?
The five daily prayers were prescribed on this journey.