Isra Wal Miraj: When is the next public holiday for UAE residents?

Dubai: Every year, the UAE government announces official public holidays for public and private sector employees. Around this time, one might wonder if Isra Wal Miraj is taking a day off.

This year’s Isra Wal Miraj, which falls on February 18, is an Islamic festival celebrated every year on the 27th day of Ramadan according to the Islamic calendar.

UAE employees will not receive paid holidays from Isra Wal Miraj as this is not mentioned in the official public holiday calendar issued by the government. The next public holiday that residents can look forward to is Hari Raya in April.

Ramadan is less than 40 days awayis expected to start on March 23, Eid holiday could mean long weekend break for residents. The Lunar Observatory Committee will confirm the exact date at a later date, but these forecast dates Means you can plan your vacation in advance.

Al Israa Wal Miraj marks the journey that God took Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to Paradise. The journey took only one night, hence the name.

Muslims offer optional prayers throughout the night in honor of Al Israa Wal Miraj. In some parts of the world, candles are lit and special lights are lit to signify Muhammad’s (PBUH) journey.