Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) Dates. When is Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) in United Arab Emirates?
Isra and Mi'raj (Isra Me'raj, Israa and Mi'raaj, Laylat Al-Isra wa Al-Miraj, Lailat al Miraj, Night Journey and Ascension to Heaven) marks the night that the Prophet Mohammad traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem, ascended to heaven and returned. In the table below, you will find when Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) is officially marked and celebrated in United Arab Emirates over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Friday | July 9 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2011 | Wednesday | June 29 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2012 | Sunday | June 17 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2013 | Thursday | June 6 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2014 | Monday | May 26 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2015 | Saturday | May 16 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2016 | Thursday | May 5 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2017 | Sunday | April 23 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2018 | Friday | April 13 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2019 | Wednesday | April 3 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2020 | Sunday | March 22 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2021 | Thursday | March 11 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2022 | Tuesday | March 1 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2023 | Saturday | February 18 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2024 | Thursday | February 8 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
| 2025 | Monday | January 27 | Leilat al-Meiraj (The Prophet's Ascension) |
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