Shab-e-Qadr — History, Date & Significance
Shab-e-Qadr (Laylatul Qadr), the Night of Power, is observed on the 27th night of Ramadan in Bangladesh. Described in the Quran as better than a thousand months, the night is spent in prayer, recitation, and seeking forgiveness.
Shab-e-Qadr 2027 — Next Date
- English Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Bengali Date
- 22 Falgun 1433
- Hijri Date
- 27 Ramadan 1448 AH
- Days Left
- 243 days
Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the actual date may shift by a day.
History of Shab-e-Qadr
Laylatul Qadr — the Night of Power or Night of Destiny — is the night the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Quran devotes an entire surah (Al-Qadr) to it, declaring the night “better than a thousand months.” It falls on one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, with the 27th night most widely observed.
In Bangladesh, Shab-e-Qadr is observed on the night following the 26th day of Ramadan and is a public holiday. Mosques overflow with worshippers who spend the entire night in prayer, and many observe itikaf — a spiritual retreat in the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan — hoping to catch the blessings of this greatest of nights.
How Shab-e-Qadr Is Celebrated
- Night-long prayers, Quran recitation, and dua at mosques
- Itikaf: spiritual retreat in the mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan
- Seeking forgiveness with the special dua taught by the Prophet for this night
- Waqf and charity, multiplied in reward on this night
- Special munajat (congregational supplication) before dawn
Shab-e-Qadr Dates — Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day | Bengali Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* | March 7, 2027 | Sunday | 22 Falgun 1433 |
| 2028* | February 24, 2028 | Thursday | 11 Falgun 1434 |
| 2029* | February 12, 2029 | Monday | 29 Magh 1435 |
| 2030* | February 2, 2030 | Saturday | 19 Magh 1436 |
| 2031* | January 22, 2031 | Wednesday | 8 Magh 1437 |
* Dates for future years are calculated estimates and may change when the official government calendar is announced. Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the actual date may shift by a day.
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