Islamic Holiday · 2024 · All Years Guide
Isra and Mi'raj 2024
The Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
In 2024, Isra and Mi'raj falls on Thursday, February 8, 2024, corresponding to 27 Rajab 1445 in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The exact start may shift by one day in either direction based on regional moon-sighting committee announcements — countries that follow the Saudi Umm al-Qura calculation typically align with the date listed here, while South Asian moon-sighting traditions occasionally observe the festival one day later.
Significance of Isra and Mi'raj
Isra and Mi'raj, observed on the twenty-seventh night of the Islamic month of Rajab, commemorates two miraculous journeys of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that occurred in a single night during the eleventh year of his prophethood. The Isra was the Prophet's nocturnal journey from the Sacred Mosque (al-Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca to the Farthest Mosque (al-Masjid al-Aqsa) in Jerusalem aboard the celestial mount Buraq. The Mi'raj was his ascension through the seven heavens, where he met previous prophets including Adam, Yahya (John the Baptist), Isa (Jesus), Yusuf (Joseph), Idris (Enoch), Harun (Aaron), Musa (Moses), and Ibrahim (Abraham), and finally received the divine command to establish the five daily prayers as a perpetual obligation upon the Muslim community.
Traditions and Observances
Many mosques host nightlong vigils with extended Qiyam al-Layl prayers, recitations of Surah al-Isra (Qur'an 17), and lectures detailing the journey. Voluntary fasting on the day is widely practiced. In several Muslim countries the night is marked by mosque illuminations and the chanting of devotional poetry. Families gather to share traditional sweets and read aloud the early Sirah literature describing the journey, especially Ibn Hisham's account and the renowned poetic narration of the Mi'raj by Imam al-Busiri.
Isra and Mi'raj 2024 — At a Glance
If you are planning travel, scheduling community events, requesting time off work, or simply marking your family calendar for 2024, the table below summarises every key detail for Isra and Mi'raj this year, alongside the surrounding observances on either side of the festival in the Hijri calendar.
| Detail | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Gregorian date | February 8, 2024 |
| Day of week | Thursday |
| Hijri date | 27 Rajab 1445 |
| Tradition | Islam (Sunni & Shia observance noted where they differ) |
Regional Observance
In Indonesia and Malaysia, the holiday is called Isra Mi'raj Nabi Muhammad and is an officially recognized public holiday, marked with neighborhood-level lectures and community feasts. Egyptian, Moroccan, and Algerian Sufi orders host all-night dhikr circles. Turkish Miraç Kandili is one of the five Kandil holy nights observed with the chanting of mahyas suspended between minarets. Jerusalem's al-Aqsa compound — the destination of the Isra — receives elevated visitor numbers throughout Rajab, and Palestinian families read the Qur'an by candlelight in the Dome of the Rock plaza on the night itself.
Isra and Mi'raj Across the Years 2024–2030
The Islamic Hijri calendar is a purely lunar calendar of approximately 354 days, so its observances drift forward by roughly 10–11 days each Gregorian year. The Hindu lunar calendar uses periodic intercalary months (adhik maas) that keep festivals broadly anchored to the seasons. The table below shows the Gregorian date of Isra and Mi'raj across every year HijriHub covers, allowing you to plan multi-year commemorations, anniversaries, or research at a glance.
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February 8, 2024 | 27 Rajab 1445 | Thursday |
| 2025 | January 27, 2025 | 27 Rajab 1446 | Monday |
| 2026 | January 17, 2026 | 27 Rajab 1447 | Saturday |
| 2027 | January 7, 2027 | 27 Rajab 1448 | Thursday |
| 2028 | December 15, 2028 | 27 Rajab 1450 | Friday |
| 2029 | December 4, 2029 | 27 Rajab 1451 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | November 23, 2030 | 27 Rajab 1452 | Saturday |
How HijriHub calculates Isra and Mi'raj 2024
Our Hijri-to-Gregorian conversions follow the calculation methodology used by the Aladhan Islamic Calendar API, which itself draws from the Umm al-Qura calendar of Saudi Arabia for religious observances. For festivals tied to lunar crescent observation — particularly the start of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Hijri New Year — the actual observed date in any given country may differ by one day based on local moon-sighting committee determinations. We list the most widely observed Sunni date here; Shia communities typically follow Ja'fari calculation methodology that may differ by a day. Always confirm with your local masjid or central religious authority before finalising community plans.
Other Years
- Isra and Mi'raj 2025 Jan 27, 2025
- Isra and Mi'raj 2026 Jan 17, 2026
- Isra and Mi'raj 2027 Jan 7, 2027
- Isra and Mi'raj 2028 Dec 15, 2028
- Isra and Mi'raj 2029 Dec 4, 2029
- Isra and Mi'raj 2030 Nov 23, 2030
Other Holidays in February 2024
- Laylat al-Bara'ah (Shab-e-Barat) 2024 Feb 25, 2024