Laylat al-Qadr 2025: The Night of Power
Festival guide · 2025
Laylat al-Qadr (لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ) — the Night of Power — is the holiest night in the Islamic calendar: the night the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Quran describes it as better than a thousand months.
It falls in one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan — most commonly observed on the 27th night, though scholars hold it could be any of the five odd nights. The Gregorian date shifts each year with the Islamic calendar.
2025 Dates
| Date | Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
Dates are calculated automatically and may vary by ±1 day. Always confirm with your local religious authority.
Traditions & Observance
Night Prayer (Qiyam al-Layl)
Muslims spend the night in extended prayer, Quran recitation, and supplication. Mosques hold all-night programmes throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan. Worship on this single night is equivalent to over 83 years of continuous worship — a unique opportunity unlike any other in the Islamic year.
I'tikaf — Seclusion in the Mosque
Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, many Muslims observe I'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan — remaining in the mosque in worship and study. This ensures Laylat al-Qadr is not missed. The Prophet ﷺ was especially diligent in I'tikaf and prayer during this period.
The Du'a of Laylat al-Qadr
The Prophet ﷺ taught a specific supplication for this night. When Aisha (RA) asked what to say if she encountered it, he replied: 'Say: Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni — O Allah, You are Pardoning and love to pardon, so pardon me.'
Quran Recitation
Reciting and reflecting on the Quran holds special merit on this night. Many Muslims aim to complete a full reading during Ramadan, with the last 10 nights as the most intense period. Scholars and imams lead extended recitations in mosques worldwide.
Other Years
The exact night of Laylat al-Qadr is hidden. Seek all five odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.