Shab-e-Barat tonight

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

On this occasion, Islamic Foundation has planned programmes at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. It will hold waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfil, special prayers, recitation from the holy Quran and Hamd-Naat at the mosque in the evening. 

Besides, religious sermons focusing on the Shab-e-Barat will be delivered at different mosques after Maghrib prayers, and special munajat will be held after Isha prayers.

On the occasion, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday issued a message greeting all Muslims in the country and around the world.

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

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