Isra and Miraj to Be Observed on January 16, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Observance begins at Maghrib on January 15, 2026
- Isra and Mi’raj falls on 27 Rajab 1447 AH
- Corresponds to January 16, 2026 in Gregorian calendar
Saudi Arabia will observe Isra and Mi’raj, the night journey and ascension of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), on January 16, 2026.
The observance begins at sunset on January 15, as the Islamic holy night commences with Maghrib prayer.
The date is determined by the fixed position of 27 Rajab in the Hijri calendar, which corresponds to 1447 AH.
Based on the crescent moon observation 1 Rajab 1447 AH aligns with December 21, 2025, making 27 Rajab fall on January 16, 2026.
Isra and Mi’raj marks the miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and the Prophet’s ascension through the heavens.
