When is it?
This year [2023]
April 17 Monday
Next year [2024]
April 5 Friday
Last year [2022]
April 28 Thursday
Where is it celebrated?
History of Laylat al-Qadr
The Prophet Mohammad spent many years contemplating the world around him and looking for divine help so he could lead his people away from immorality and idolatry. After much meditation, he traveled into the hills near Mecca and lived in the Cave of Hira. During this time he prayed to God and meditated. Muslims believe that around 610 CE, God whispered the first verses of the Quran to him. It is on the anniversary of this date that Laylat al-Qadr is observed. However, it is unknown the exact day in which the Prophet received the message from God, all that is known is that is observed during the last ten days of Ramadan
Laylat al-Qadr Customs & Traditions
As is customary through Ramadan, many Muslims will fast and will abstain from sexual relations during daylight hours on this day. Muslims will also make an extra effort to read the Koran and to ask for forgiveness during this time. For many Muslims, the last 10 days of Ramadan is seen as a period of time when blessings abound and prayers are answered. It is also customary for many Muslims to spend a considerable amount of time in the Mosque on this day
It is also a time when the community comes together for communal worship, prayers and celebrations of God and the Prophet Mohammad. It is also a time for people to do acts of good will or charity – particularly, towards the poor and unfortunate
In many Muslim countries, Laylat al-Qadr is a holiday and schools, government buildings and businesses are closed. In Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, Laylat al-Qadr is not a public holiday. However, Islamic organizations or businesses may alter their business hours on this day and mosques may face particular congestion in these countries
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic faith, which Muslims believe was revealed to Prophet Muhammad around 1,400 years ago in the Arabian Peninsula. Pre-Islamic Arabia was plagued by many social evils. Gambling and corruption were rampant in society and most girls were killed shortly after birth. Often, women were ill-treated and enslaved people were cruelly punished. Fighting between different Arab tribes was common. Islamic scholars often refer to this period as ‘Al-Jahiliyya,’ which means the ‘Age of Ignorance. ’
Muhammad, born in around 570 A. D. , belonged to the influential Arab tribe called the Quraysh. His birthplace, the city of Mecca, was an important pilgrimage and trade center for the Arabs at that time. He would often meditate in seclusion for days and nights in a cave named Hira. At the age of 40, he was meditating during the month of Ramadan and was said to have been visited by Angel Jibril. Even though Muhammad was unlettered, Muslims believe that the verses of the Qur’an were revealed to him through Divine Inspiration
According to Islamic beliefs, all of this took place during the Night of Power, also known as Laylat al-Qadr. Without a question, the greatest night in the history of Islam is certainly this night. It is the night when Muhammad became the Prophet and Messenger of Allah
Muslims believe that Allah Almighty, the Most Powerful, and the Creator of All Creation delivered His final message to mankind on that night, bringing down guidance and mercy from above the seven heavens, in the form of the Noble Qur’an, the last holy book. That night was known as the Night of Al-Qadr, or the Night of Decree or Destiny
It is believed that in the last five odd nights of Ramadan, the blessings and mercy of Allah are abundant. As per Islamic tradition, Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr is the night when the Holy Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the Earth
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Every year, the last five odd nights of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar are celebrated as the nights of Shab-e-Qadr or Laylat Al-Qadr, also known as the ‘The Night of Power’. The nights fall on the odd-numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The Muslim community performs special prayers and seeks forgiveness for all their sins on Shab-e-Qadr. People stay awake the entire night. This year, Laylat al Qadr 2023 is expected to be observed on the night of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The auspicious night is known by several names including Qadr [Laylat-ul-Qadr] or Shab-e-Qadr, Night of Decree, Night of Destiny, Night of Power, and Night of Value and Night Of blessings. As we celebrate Laylat al-Qadr 2023, here’s all you need to know more about the history and significance of the day. Eid 2023 Date in India. When Is Eid al-Fitr Moon Sighting? Know When Is Ramzan Chand Raat and Tentative Dates for Islamic Festival
Laylat al-Qadr 2023 Date and Time
Laylat al-Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, is the holiest time observed by the Muslim community worldwide. Shab-e-Qadr is observed every year in the last 5 odd nights of the holy month of Ramadan. This means Laylat al-Qadr falls on either the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of Ramadan. It is known that it is most likely to be the 27th night of Ramadan, which falls on April 18 in the Gregorian calendar. As per religious beliefs, Muslims believe that whatever they wish for during these nights is granted through their prayers and blessings by Allah. In 2023, Laylat al-Qadr will fall on five nights- April 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, and 20
Laylatul Qadr 2023 Date
- April 12, 2023, is the 21st Night
- April 14, 2023, is the 23rd Night
- April 16, 2023, is the 25th Night
- April 18, 2023, is the 27th Night
- April 20, 2023, is the 29th Night
It is believed that in the last five odd nights of Ramadan, the blessings and mercy of Allah are abundant. As per Islamic tradition, Laylat al-Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr is the night when the Holy Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the Earth. Also, Shab-e-Qadr is the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. During Shab-e-Qadr, a special dua is recited by the Muslim community around the world and it is ‘Allahumma innaka’ afuwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘ani. In English, it means, O Allah you are the one who forgives a lot and loves to forgive, so forgive me
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