Isra Mi'raj, also known as the Ascension Day of Prophet Muhammad, is a significant holiday celebrated annually in Indonesia. The holiday commemorates two parts of a journey that the Islamic Prophet Muhammad is said to have taken in a single night. The first part, the Isra, involves his travel from Mecca to Jerusalem, and the second part, the Mi’raj, involves his ascension to the heavens.
This holiday is particularly significant in Indonesia due to the country's substantial Muslim population. Events of the day often include public recitations of the story, sermons by religious leaders, and processions through the streets. It provides the Indonesian Muslims with an opportunity to come together to commemorate a key event in Islamic history and to strengthen ties within their communities.
The Isra Mi’raj is always observed with great reverence and is a public holiday in Indonesia. It is marked by prayer meetings and communal meals in mosques and community centers throughout the nation. Schools and businesses typically close for the day. For Indonesian Muslims, this day serves as a reminder of their religious traditions and beliefs, reinforcing the values of faith, morality, and community.