When Is Lailatul Qadar Night in 2026? Here Are the Predicted Dates
MALAM Lailatul Qadar is the pinnacle of spiritual life for Muslims during Ramadan. As the night said to be more blessed than a thousand months, its pursuit dominates the final ten nights of the holy month. Based on the Hijri calendar 1447 H, Muslims should prepare for this crucial phase in mid-March 2026.
Lailatul Qadar literally means the Night of Determination or Night of Glory. According to tafsir scholars, there are three main meanings behind the word Qadar:
The virtue of this night is affirmed in the Qur’an, Surah Al-Qadr, verses 1-5, which state that worship on that night is rewarded beyond worship during a thousand months, equivalent to about 83 years and 4 months.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) urged his followers to seek Lailatul Qadar on the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. Referring to the Indonesian Hijri calendar 2026, here is the forecast for the odd nights:
This schedule may change to reflect the outcomes of the Sidang Isbat by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, or differences in the determination of the start of Ramadan across religious organisations.
To maximise the chances of attaining the virtue of Lailatul Qadar, Muslims are advised to perform several acts of worship:
The certainty of Lailatul Qadar is a secret of Allah the Almighty, that His servants should diligently worship throughout the ten nights, not only on a specific night. (Z-4)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) urged believers to seek this night on the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, namely the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights.
Complete timetable for the odd nights of Lailatul Qadar 2026 based on the start of fasting on 19 February. Check the Gregorian dates, prayers, and guidance for the last ten nights.
Lailatul Qadar is the night of glory that occurs on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan.
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