Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Measures, is an Islamic observance that marks the anniversary of the night Mohammad received the first verses of the Koran (Qu'ran).
Is Lailat al-Qadr a Public Holiday?
Lailat al-Qadr is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Many Muslims devote their time to reading the Koran during this period.
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About Lailat al-Qadr
Read more about Lailat al-Qadr.Lailat al-Qadr Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fri | 31 May | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | 19 May | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | 9 May | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | 10 May | Day off for Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | 28 Apr | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | 17 Apr | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | 5 Apr | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Wed | 26 Mar | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sun | 15 Mar | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Fri | 5 Mar | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | 22 Feb | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | 10 Feb | Lailat al-Qadr | Public Holiday |
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