The Times of India

Only two Gulf countries announce public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj Find out which ones

Kuwait and Oman are the only Gulf countries to declare a public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj, observed this year on January 18. The holy night commemorates the miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens, marking a time of prayer, reflection, and spiritual significance for Muslims.