When is Mid-Shaʿban 2029?
What is Mid-Shaʿban?
Mid-Shaʿban (Laylat al-Baraʾah) is the 15th night of the month of Shaʿban, observed by many Muslims with supplication, remembrance and prayer. Scholars have differed over singling it out for specific acts of worship, but it is widely regarded as a blessed night for increasing in good deeds and seeking forgiveness.
The virtue of Mid-Shaʿban
A hadith — graded sound by a number of scholars — states: "Allah looks upon His creation on the middle night of Shaʿban and forgives them all, except one who associates partners with Him or one who harbours rancour." The Prophet ﷺ also fasted more in Shaʿban than in any month besides Ramadan.
What is done on Mid-Shaʿban?
Many spend it in supplication and seeking forgiveness, and in clearing the heart of the rancour that bars forgiveness per the hadith. Some fast the 15th as one of the three "white days" (13th–15th), while noting that assigning the night specific rituals remains a point of scholarly difference.
How is the date determined?
Dates here are calculated astronomically per the Umm al-Qura standard used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries rely on direct moon sighting instead, so the actual date can differ by about one day between regions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mid-Shaʿban 2029?
Mid-Shaʿban 2029 falls on Friday, 21 December 2029, i.e. 15 Shaʿban 1451 AH (15 Shaʿban) per the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Does the date of Mid-Shaʿban 2029 differ between countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt?
The date shown is calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia. Some countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and Morocco rely on direct moon sighting, so the actual day may shift by about one day.
What do Muslims do on Mid-Shaʿban?
Many spend it in supplication and seeking forgiveness, and in clearing the heart of the rancour that bars forgiveness per the hadith. Some fast the 15th as one of the three "white days" (13th–15th), while noting that assigning the night specific rituals remains a point of scholarly difference.
Mid-Shaʿban dates by year
| Year | Gregorian date | Hijri date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 February 2024 | 15 Shaʿban 1445 AH |
| 2025 | 14 February 2025 | 15 Shaʿban 1446 AH |
| 2026 | 3 February 2026 | 15 Shaʿban 1447 AH |
| 2027 | 23 January 2027 | 15 Shaʿban 1448 AH |
| 2028 | 12 January 2028 | 15 Shaʿban 1449 AH |
| 2029 | 21 December 2029 | 15 Shaʿban 1451 AH |
| 2030 | 11 December 2030 | 15 Shaʿban 1452 AH |
| 2031 | 30 November 2031 | 15 Shaʿban 1453 AH |
| 2032 | 19 November 2032 | 15 Shaʿban 1454 AH |
| 2033 | 8 November 2033 | 15 Shaʿban 1455 AH |
| 2034 | 28 October 2034 | 15 Shaʿban 1456 AH |
| 2035 | 17 October 2035 | 15 Shaʿban 1457 AH |