Muslims praying for forgivness of sins on Laylat al Bara'at.Laylat al Bara'at for the year 2017 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of May 11 ending at sundown on Friday, May 12.
Laylat al Bara'at falls on the 15th day of the month of Shaban on the Islamic calendar. For Muslims this day commemorates when God descends from heaven and forgives the people of their sins.
More information on Laylat al Bara'at. (Dates, Customs and History for Laylat al Bara'at)
| Laylat al Bara'at | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Laylat al Bara'at, Mid-Sha'ban, Bara's Night |
| Type: | Observance, Muslim |
| When: | 15th day of Shaban in Islamic Calendar |
How many days to Laylat al Bara'at 2017?
Thursday, May 11th is the 130 day of the 2017 calendar year with -1 year, -5 months, -9 days until the celebration/ observance of Laylat al Bara'at 2017.
May 2017 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Details | Days to Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 - Mon | May Day 2017 | Observance | -537 |
| May 4 - Thurs | National Day of Prayer 2017 | Observance | -534 |
| May 5 - Fri | Cinco de Mayo 2017 | Observance | -533 |
| May 6 - Sat | National Nurses Day 2017 | Observance | -532 |
| May 12 - Fri | Laylat al Bara'at 2017 | Muslim | -526 |
| May 14 - Sun | Lag BaOmer 2017 | Jewish | -524 |
| May 14 - Sun | Mothers' Day 2017 | Observance | -524 |
| May 15 - Mon | Peace Officers Memorial Day 2017 | Observance | -523 |
| May 20 - Sat | Armed Forces Day 2017 | Observance | -518 |
| May 22 - Mon | National Maritime Day 2017 | Observance | -516 |
| May 25 - Thurs | Ascension Day 2017 | Christian | -513 |
| May 27 - Sat | Ramadan starts 2017 | Muslim | -511 |
| May 29 - Mon | Memorial Day 2017 | Federal Holiday | -509 |
| May 31 - Wed | Shavuot 2017 | Jewish | -507 |