When is Shab e Meraj 2022 Date and Time Pakistan? informed by Preparation Point info team. Wishes and Messages Status 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 2022 Mubarak 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.
Shab-e-Meraj 2022
Muslims celebrate Shab-e-Meraj on the 27th night of Rajab(seventh month of Islamic Calendar). It is also known as Shab-e-Miraj-un-Nabi and Laylatul Meraj. Shab-e-Meraj is celebrated to commemorate the journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to meet Allah. Muslims observe this event by praying, congregating, reciting Quran, and Supplicating. They fast during the day from dawn to dusk.
Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on Tuesday, 1 March 2022.
Dates may vary according to moon sighting.
Shab-e-Meraj 2022 Wishes and Messages
- This is one of the most sacred nights. Please remember me in your duas.
- May Allah continue to shower you and your family with abundant blessings. Laylatul Meraj Mubarak!
- I am convinced that prayers are answered on this night. May Allah bless you and your family and answer all your prayers.
- Shab-e-Miraj is a wonderful opportunity to thank Allah for his countless blessings. Stay blessed!
- God speaks in the silence of the heart. This is a perfect time to listen.
- What a wonderful night, when our Prophet (PBUH) went on to the journey of Meraj fourteen centuries ago. Have a blessed Laylatul Meraj.
Shab e-Meraj Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years Shab e Meraj 2022 2005–2022.
Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Thu | 1 Sep | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Mon | 21 Aug | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Sat | 11 Aug | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Fri | 1 Aug | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Mon | 20 Jul | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | 9 Jul | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | 29 Jun | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Sun | 17 Jun | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Thu | 6 Jun | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Tue | 27 May | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 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 | Mon | 23 Mar | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Fri | 12 Mar | Shab e-Meraj | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Tue | 1 Mar | Shab e-Meraj (Tentative Date) | Optional Holiday |
Shab e Miraj 2022
Shab e Miraj begins from the evening of 28-Feb-2022. Shab e Miraj is known as The Night Journey in the Islamic faith and Muslims worldwide. Shab e Miraj observes every year in the month of Rajab and the Islamic Date of Rajab 27. Shab e Meraj is also called Lailat al Miraj in the Arabic world. Shab e Miraj date begins from an evening of 27 February 2022 in the Arab world and in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and some other parts of the world from the evening of 28-Feb-2022 and the day of 1 March 2022.
Shab e Meraj history and significance
Shab e Meraj 2022 Mubarak or Lailat al Miraj or “The Night of Ascension” marks the ascension of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al-Haram Al-Sharif along with the archangel Gabriel as they mount Al Buraq.
On the ascension, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was accompanied by Gabriel to make a few stops at remarkable historical places of the Muslims such as Madinah, Mount Sinai, Bethlehem, and the grave of Moses.
Before they could reach Masjid Al-Haram Al-Sharif, Prophet Muhammad SAW took a miraculous journey to the seven stages of heaven and met previous prophets, Prophet Adam (AS), Prophet Abraham (AS), Prophet Moses (AS), Prophet Jesus (AS), and some other prophets.
As he reached the highest stage heaven where the Throne of Allah (Al-Arsh) is situated, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was given the command for five daily prayers by Allah SWT and that is why this marks the importance of the event since the five daily prayers are the most important thing that all Muslims have to practice every single day.
Shab E Miraj Date 2022
Shab e Meraj 2022 27 Rajab (Shab e Meraj) 2022 will be start from Monday evening on 28 February 2022 in Pakistan and India. Shab e Meraj 2022 Muslims from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and other countries will be celebrating Lailat al Miraj (Shab e Meraj, Isra Wal Miraj) on Sunday night and Monday day 27 February 2022.
Isra Wal Miraj Story (Waqia)
Shab e Meraj 2022 also called Lailat al Miraj and Isra Wal Miraj, a historical night event much celebrated and respected in Islamic history is believed to be an important physical as well as spiritual journey in the history of Islam. The lailatul Miraj / Shab e Meraj was basically a remarkable ascension of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to seven heavens which he took on back of an animal Buraq.
The great ascension of Shab e Miraj is split into two parts which are called Isra and Mi’raj.
Surah Al Isra in Qur’an has mentioned the event of Mi’raj while details of the event are clearer in Ahadith. Last Prophet of Islam, the Hazrat Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) traveled on the back of a winged mule-like beast also known as Buraq.
The Shab e Meraj 2022, teachings, deeds, and quotations of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) later explained the event happenings in detail after Surah Al Isra mentioned the event of Mi’raj. Hazrat Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) traveled to the farthest mosque which was Al-Aqsa Mosque where he led all other prophets of Islam in prayer.
Before he started off his journey, Jibreel, the angel of God, came down to Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) while he was sleeping and had his heart washed with pure waters. The Shab e Meraj 2022 journey to the heavens on the back of Buraq is known to be as Mi’raj which means Ascension in a literal sense. The event of Shabe e Miraj took place in the year 612 as per record.
The Lailat al-Mi’raj also known as Shab-e-Mi’raj or Isra Wal Miraj is celebrated throughout in Muslim world especially in Pakistan, , Turkey, Bangladesh, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Many Muslims pray optional prayers during this night while other gathers to illuminate cities and lands with candles and electric lights.
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