Holy Shab-e-Barat tonight

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed tonight throughout the country with due religious fervour and devotion.

On this occasion, Islamic Foundation (IF) has chalked out programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque here.

The IF will hold waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfils, special prayers, recitation from the Holy Quran and Hamd-Naat at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque this evening.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain will deliver an Islamic sermon at the Baitul Mukarram Mosque here highlighting the significance of Shab-e-Barat around 6.35 pm today.

Besides, religious sermons centering the Shab-e-Barat will be delivered at various mosques after Maghrib prayers alongside holding special munajat after Esha prayers today in the country.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message greeting all Muslims of the country and elsewhere across the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat.

Yunus said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim community of Bangladesh and the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat.”

“This auspicious night brings the infinite mercy and blessings of the almighty Allah, the lord of the universe, to mankind. On this night, Allah shows the unparalleled glory of granting forgiveness and fulfilling prayers.”

Meanwhile, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has banned carrying and using all sorts of firecrackers and other explosives in the capital during Shab-e-Barat.

On this day, a huge number of devotees visit the nearest graveyards and offer special doa and munajat seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of their near and dear ones.

People also distribute money, food and sweet among the poor and destitute.