Shab e-Meraj 2019

When Is Shab e-Meraj 2019

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 Shab e-Meraj a Public Holiday?

Shab e-Meraj is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.

About Shab e-Meraj

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Shab e-Meraj Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2015–2020.

Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers. They are denominational and should not result in any work dislocation.

Year	Weekday	Date	Name	Holiday Type
2015	Sat	16 May	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
2016	Thu	5 May	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
2017	Mon	24 Apr	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
2018	Fri	13 Apr	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
2019	Wed	3 Apr	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday
2020	Sun	22 Mar	Shab e-Meraj	Optional Holiday