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Lailat al Miraj


Also known as Shab e Miraj, this Islamic holiday celebrates the Prophet Mohammed's miraculous journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he then ascended to heaven.

According to the Quran, Mohammed spoke to Allah and was told that Muslims must recite a ritual prayer called Salah (or Salat) five times a day, at specific times.

Earlier Event: January 26
Republic Day of India
Later Event: January 29
Chinese New Year