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Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) 2024 in South Africa

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 Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) a Public Holiday?

Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

Many Muslims devote their time to reading the Koran during this period.

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About Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)

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Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019Fri31 MayLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power)Muslim
2020Tue19 MayLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power)Muslim
2021Sun9 MayLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2022Thu28 AprLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2023Mon17 AprLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2024Fri5 AprLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2025Wed26 MarLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2026Sun15 MarLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2027Fri5 MarLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2028Tue22 FebLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim
2029Sat10 FebLaylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (Tentative Date)Muslim

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