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When is Lailat al Qadr?
Lailat al Qadr (Shab-e-Kadr) means the Night of Measure or the Night of Power. This day occurs on the 27th of Ramadan.
First, Muslims believe that the first words of the Qur'an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad on this day.
Second, Muslims believe that their fate for next year is determined on this day. Therefore, Muslims pray all day and all night on this holiday.
| Year | Lailat al Qadr |
| 2013 | Saturday, August 3rd |
| 2014 | Thursday, July 24th |
| 2015 | Monday, July 13th |
| 2016 | Saturday, July 2nd |
| 2017 | Wednesday, June 21st |
| 2018 | Sunday, June 10th |
| 2019 | Friday, May 31st |
| 2020 | Tuesday, May 19th |
*Note: these dates are based on astrological mathematical calculations that predict the visibility of the moon. The exact day of the holiday cannot be known for certain until the relevant moon is actually sighted. Predictions could be off by one day.
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