Shab e Miraj 2027: Date, Meaning and the Story of Isra and Miraj
Shab e Miraj 2027 (27 Rajab 1448 AH) is expected on the night of Monday, 4 January or Tuesday, 5 January 2027, depending on when the Rajab moon is sighted in your country.
Shab e Miraj, also called Laylat al-Isra wal-Mi’raj, marks the night journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem and his ascension through the heavens. This guide covers the expected 2027 date in Pakistan, India, the UAE, the UK and the USA, what the Quran and hadith say about the journey, and how Muslims mark the night.
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Quick Answer: When Is Shab e Miraj 2027?
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar, 1 Rajab 1448 is expected on Thursday, 10 December 2026, which places 27 Rajab on Tuesday, 5 January 2027. Because an Islamic day begins at sunset, the night of Shab e Miraj in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and countries that follow them is expected on the evening of Monday, 4 January 2027.
In Pakistan and India, the Rajab moon is often sighted one day later. If that happens, Shab e Miraj will fall on the evening of Tuesday, 5 January 2027. The final date is announced after the Rajab moon is sighted, so confirm it with your local mosque or your country’s moon sighting committee.
Shab e Miraj 2027 Expected Date
Here is how the expected dates line up:
- 1 Rajab 1448: Thursday, 10 December 2026 (Umm al-Qura), or Friday, 11 December 2026 where the moon is sighted a day later
- Night of Shab e Miraj: evening of Monday, 4 January 2027 or Tuesday, 5 January 2027
- 27 Rajab 1448: Tuesday, 5 January 2027 or Wednesday, 6 January 2027
These are calculated estimates. Every Islamic month depends on the sighting of the new moon, and dates can move by a day.
When Does the Night of Miraj Begin?
An Islamic calendar day begins at sunset, not at midnight. The night of 27 Rajab therefore starts at Maghrib on the evening before the 27th day.
For example, if 27 Rajab falls on Tuesday, 5 January 2027, Shab e Miraj begins at sunset on Monday, 4 January and lasts until Fajr on Tuesday morning.
Shab e Miraj 2027 Date by Country: Pakistan, India, UAE, UK & USA
Shab e Miraj 2027 is expected on the night of 4 or 5 January 2027 in most countries. The difference comes from whether a country starts Rajab on 10 or 11 December 2026, based on its own moon sighting or calculation.
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Shab e Miraj 2027 Date in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces the start of Rajab after sighting the moon. If Rajab begins on Friday, 11 December 2026, Shab e Miraj will be observed on the night of Tuesday, 5 January 2027. If the moon is seen a day earlier, it will be on the night of Monday, 4 January. Shab e Miraj is an optional holiday in Pakistan, and provinces announce any public holiday separately.
Shab e Miraj 2027 Date in India
In India, local moon sighting committees usually follow a pattern similar to Pakistan. Shab e Miraj 2027 is most likely on the night of Tuesday, 5 January 2027, or one day earlier if Rajab begins on 10 December 2026.
Shab e Miraj 2027 Date in UAE and Saudi Arabia
The UAE and Saudi Arabia generally follow the Umm al-Qura calendar for Rajab. On that basis, 27 Rajab 1448 falls on Tuesday, 5 January 2027, and the night of Isra and Miraj is expected on the evening of Monday, 4 January 2027.
Shab e Miraj 2027 Date in UK and USA
Mosques in the UK, USA and Canada follow different methods. Some use calculations close to Umm al-Qura and others wait for a local or regional sighting. Expect Shab e Miraj on the night of 4 or 5 January 2027, and check your local mosque’s announcement.
What Is Shab e Miraj?
Shab e Miraj (Persian and Urdu for “the Night of Ascension”) is the night many Muslims commemorate as the night of al-Isra wal-Mi’raj. It refers to two parts of one miraculous journey:
- Al-Isra: the night journey from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.
- Al-Mi’raj: the ascension from Jerusalem through the seven heavens.
It took place in Makkah before the Hijrah. The 27th of Rajab is the date most widely observed, although classical scholars mentioned other dates as well, and no authentic text fixes the exact date.
Why Is Isra and Miraj Important in Islam?
The journey is mentioned in the Quran. Allah says: “Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs.” (Surah Al-Isra 17:1). Surah An-Najm (53:13–18) describes what the Prophet ﷺ saw at Sidrat al-Muntaha.
The most lasting gift of this night is salah: during the Mi’raj, the five daily prayers were made obligatory. The journey also came at a hard time, after the Year of Sorrow, and is understood as comfort and honour for the Prophet ﷺ.
The Story of Isra and Miraj
The details below come from the long narrations in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim:
- The journey to Jerusalem: Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) brought the Buraq, a white riding animal, and the Prophet ﷺ travelled from Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa, where he led the earlier prophets in prayer.
- The ascension: In the seven heavens he met prophets including Adam, Isa and Yahya, Yusuf, Idris, Harun, Musa and Ibrahim (peace be upon them all).
- Sidrat al-Muntaha: He was taken to the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary, as described in Surah An-Najm.
- The gift of prayer: Fifty daily prayers were first prescribed. On the advice of Musa (peace be upon him), the Prophet ﷺ asked for a reduction until they became five, with the reward of fifty.
- The return: He returned to Makkah the same night. When the Quraysh mocked the story, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) believed it at once, and he became known as as-Siddiq.
Is There a Special Prayer or Fast for Shab e Miraj?
No authentic hadith prescribes a specific prayer, fast or set number of rak’ahs for the night of 27 Rajab. Many scholars therefore advise against treating any particular ritual as a Sunnah of this night.
That does not stop anyone from doing good. Muslims who mark the night often:
- Pray the five daily prayers on time, the gift of this journey
- Offer voluntary night prayer, such as Tahajjud
- Read Surah Al-Isra and reflect on its first verse
- Send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ and make personal dua
- Teach children the story of Isra and Miraj
Rajab is also one of the four sacred months (Surah At-Tawbah 9:36), so the whole month is a good time to increase good deeds. For other important dates, see the Islamic Calendar 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shab e Miraj 2027
When is Shab e Miraj 2027?
Shab e Miraj 2027 is expected on the night of Monday, 4 January or Tuesday, 5 January 2027, depending on when the Rajab moon is sighted in your country.
What date is 27 Rajab 1448?
According to the Umm al-Qura calendar, 27 Rajab 1448 falls on Tuesday, 5 January 2027. Where Rajab starts a day later, it falls on Wednesday, 6 January 2027.
Is Shab e Miraj a holiday in Pakistan?
Shab e Miraj is an optional holiday in Pakistan. Provincial governments, such as Sindh, sometimes announce a public holiday separately, so check the official notification.
Which surah mentions Isra and Miraj?
Surah Al-Isra (17:1) mentions the night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, and Surah An-Najm (53:13–18) describes what the Prophet ﷺ saw during the ascension.
What was given to Muslims on the night of Miraj?
The five daily prayers were made obligatory during the Mi'raj. They were first prescribed as fifty and reduced to five, while keeping the reward of fifty.
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