“Israk and Mikraj” is a significant event in the Islamic calendar, celebrated on the 27th day of the month of Rajab. It commemorates the night when Allah took Prophet Mohammad from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended to heaven. The festival is marked by prayers and the narration of Mohammad’s journey. It’s a public holiday in several states in Malaysia, including Kedah, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan, and Perlis.
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