Shab-e-Meraj 2026 Date

Shab-e-Meraj commemorates the Prophet ﷺ's night journey (Isra) and ascension (Meraj) on 27 Rajab — the night the five daily prayers were ordained.

This page converts 27 Rajab 1447 AH to the Gregorian date with a live countdown.

Important: The Rajab crescent determines the exact date — it may differ by a day.

Shab-e-Meraj 2026 — Expected Dates

Event	Hijri Date	Gregorian Date	Days Left
Shab-e-Meraj (27 Rajab 1447)	27 Rajab 1447 AH	Friday, 16 January 2026	—

Dates are astronomical (Umm al-Qura) estimates. Actual observance depends on local crescent (moon) sighting and may differ by a day — confirm with your mosque or local committee.

Formula

toGregorian(1447, 7, 27) → Shab-e-Meraj

Example

27 Rajab 1447 ≈ mid-January 2026 — see the computed date.

How to Use

1. Read the expected Gregorian date.
2. Check the countdown.
3. Confirm with the Rajab moon-sighting announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shab-e-Meraj 2026?

Expected around mid-January 2026 — see the computed date.

What happened on Meraj?

The Prophet ﷺ's night journey to Jerusalem and ascension, when the five daily prayers were ordained.

Is fasting recommended?

Some fast on 27 Rajab as a personal observance; it is not obligatory.

Can the date shift?

Yes — by a day, following local crescent sighting.

Author: Islamic Editorial Team Reviewed by: Islamic Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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