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MANILA, Philippines — Al Isra Wal Mi’raj, observed on Jan. 27 by the Muslim faithful, is not a national holiday, according to Malacañang.

Al Isra'a Wal Mi’raj is an Islamic holiday observed annually on the 27th day of the Islamic month of Rajab, according to the Hijiri calendar.

Al Isra'a Wal Mi'raj a major holiday that celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) nighttime journey from the holy city of Makkah to the 'Farthest Mosque' in Jerusalem.

Al Isra'a Wal Mi’raj is an Islamic holiday which is observed annually on the 27th day of the Islamic month of Rajab, according to the Hjiri calendar. It falls on May 4, Wednesday.

The Islamic calendar marks the 27th day of the seventh month as Isra and Mi’raj Night, also known as Al Isra’ wal Miraj. This year, Isra and Mi’raj Night falls on March 11.

Muslims listening to a lecture about Isra Wal Mi’raj at Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Mosque on Friday. — Supplied photo As Muslims across the globe gear up to observe the Islamic ...

Malacañang has confirmed that January 27, 2025, Monday, will be a holiday for Muslims in observance of the Isra Wal Mi’raj or the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad.

Al Isra Wal Mi’raj, observed on Jan. 27 by the Muslim faithful, is not a national holiday, according to Malacañang.

muslims listening to a lecture about isra wal mi’raj at shaikh rashid bin saeed al maktoum mosque on friday. — supplied photo as muslims across the globe gear up to observe the islamic ...