Muslims in Pakistan observe Shab-E-Barat, the night of forgiveness, with religious devotion and reverence.
Special rallies, including Koranic recitations, sermons and prayers, take place in mosques and religious institutions to mark the occasion. Researchers and clerics deliver sermons highlighting the meaning of the night, which is considered a moment to seek mercy and divine forgiveness.
Many faithful spend the night in worship, recite the Holy Quran and the Darood Sharif, and offer prayers from Nawafil. The mosques remain enlightened while the faithful seek the blessings of Allah for prosperity and well-being.
According to Islamic tradition, Shab-e-Barat falls into the night between the 14th and the 15th of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. It is believed that it is a night when the destinies for the coming year are determined.
Many Muslims visit cemeteries to offer prayers to their missing relatives. Fasting the day after Shab-e-Barat is also observed as an act of devotion, believers seeking spiritual purification and divine blessings.
The authorities have made special arrangements to ensure the safety of mosques, cemeteries and sanctuaries where large congregations take place.
