What is the Arabic name for the Night of Power?

The Arabic name for the Night of Power is Laylat al-Qadr.

Laylat al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights in Islam. It commemorates the night Muslims believe the Qur’an’s revelation began, when the angel Gabriel brought the first revelation to Muhammad. The name is commonly translated as “Night of Power,” though related translations include “Night of Decree,” “Night of Destiny,” and “Night of Determination.”

The Qur’an’s 97th chapter, Surah al-Qadr, describes the night as better than a thousand months—more than 83 years. Its exact date is not fixed publicly; Muslims generally seek it among the odd-numbered nights of the final ten nights of Ramadan, especially the 27th night in many communities.

Laylat al-Qadr is associated with night prayers, Qur’an recitation, supplication, remembrance, charity, and spiritual retreat. It should not be confused with Laylat al-Miraj or Laylat al-Baraat, which are names associated with other observances in some Muslim traditions.