Shab-e-Barat observed with due religious devotion

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness, was observed throughout the country with due religious fervour and devotion.

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

Under the IF initiative, Waz (religious sermons), doa-mahfils, special prayers, recitation from the Holy Quran and Hamd-Naat were held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

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

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

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