Laylat al-Qadr 2025: The Night of Power
Festival guide · 2025
Laylat al-Qadr 2025 falls on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Dates are astronomical estimates — confirm with your local religious authority.
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.
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2025?
Laylat al-Qadr 2025 falls on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Dates are based on astronomical calculations and may vary by ±1 day — always confirm with your local religious authority.
| Date | Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
Laylat al-Qadr 2025: Planning & Key Facts
In 2025, Laylat al-Qadr lands midweek — observers planning gatherings may want to bridge a day toward the weekend. The Islamic (Hijri) year is roughly 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so the date moves about 10–12 days earlier each Gregorian year. This date is confirmed — it has already passed.
| Year | Date | Shift vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|
| Laylat al-Qadr 2024 | Sunday, April 7, 2024 | — |
| Laylat al-Qadr 2025 | Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 354 days later |
| Laylat al-Qadr 2026 | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 355 days later |
Other Islamic observances near Laylat al-Qadr 2025:
- Ramadan begins — Sunday, March 2, 2025 · Holy month of fasting
- Eid al-Fitr — Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Festival of Breaking the Fast
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.
What are the signs of Laylat al-Qadr?
Several signs are reported in hadith for identifying Laylat al-Qadr. The Prophet ﷺ described it as a calm, peaceful night — neither too hot nor too cold — with a clear, bright sky and no shooting stars. The sun the following morning rises white, without rays (described as round and clear). Scholars note these signs are for those who witness the night in worship; the night's value does not depend on observing them. The inner sign most often cited is a sense of spiritual peace, lightness, and acceptance felt during worship on that night.
What should I do on Laylat al-Qadr?
Maximise worship across all five odd nights of the last ten days (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th) rather than betting on one night. Recommended acts: extended Qiyam (night prayer), Quran recitation, abundant istighfar (seeking forgiveness), and the du'a the Prophet ﷺ taught Aisha: Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni (O Allah, You are Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me). Many scholars recommend I'tikaf (seclusion in the mosque) during the last 10 nights to ensure no night is missed. Even short acts of worship performed sincerely on this night carry immense reward.
Other Years
The exact night of Laylat al-Qadr is hidden. Seek all five odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.