Saturday April 14 will be a public holiday in UAE for Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj.

Saturday, April 14, will be a holiday in UAE  for Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj, announced Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

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 Hijri calendar.Al Isra’a Wal Mi’raj roughly translates as “Night Journey and Ascension”.

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