In the Islamic calendar, the seventh month is called Rajab, or Rajab-ul-Murajjab. Beginning January 2, 2024, Muslim populations in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India are anticipated to observe the month of Rajab. The 29th day of Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446 is today, January 1. This evening, Wednesday, Ruet-e-Hilal committees from different areas will try to see the Rajab moon.

The Islamic or Hijri calendar, which is based on the lunar cycle, determines all Islamic holidays and significant occasions. Since the lunar months normally last 29 or 30 days, the Islamic calendar has 12 months and either 354 or 355 days. On the 29th day of the current month, the crescent moon is seen, marking the start of a new month. The new month starts after 30 days have passed if the moon cannot be seen.

Dates for Rajab 2024 in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India

The 29th day of Jumada Al-Akhirah, the sixth month in the Islamic calendar, falls on January 1st for Muslims in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. Committees for Ruet-e-Hilal will meet this evening in order to observe the crescent moon. Rajab 2024 will start on January 2 in accordance with the Gregorian calendar if the moon of Rajab is not seen, and Jumada Al-Akhirah will have completed 30 days. The Islamic calendar for today is 01 Rajab 1446 in Arab nations and other areas of the globe.

Dates for Shab-e-Meraj in Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India in 2024

On the 27th day of the month of Rajab, people celebrate Shab-e-Meraj. This event, which is also referred to as Laylat al-Miraj or Isra and Miraj, is very important in Islam. It commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s ascent (Miraj) to heaven and his miraculous night journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem.

The sighting of the Rajab moon will determine the precise day of Shab-e-Meraj in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. On January 28, 2024, it is anticipated to be celebrated, however. Shab-e-Meraj is predicted to occur in Saudi Arabia on January 27, 2024.