Dhaka: The holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), will be observed across the country tomorrow (Thursday) night. The Muslims will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting the holy Quran, holding zikr and other religious rituals, seeking blessings of the almighty Allah for long life, peace and progress for themselves, their families, relatives and friends as well as the nation and the Muslim Ummah.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the next day (Friday) will be a public holiday. Newspapers will publish special articles while state-run Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private television channels will telecast special programmes highlighting the significance of Lailatul Qadr. The holy Quran states that the night is better than 1,000 nights as the angels and the spirit descend therein, by the permission of Almighty Allah with all decrees.
This night is one of the holiest and most blessed, likely to occur on one of the odd number nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan and most likely to be the 27th of the holy month. Devotees, on the night, usually visit graveyards to seek eternal blessings for the departed souls of their near and dear ones.
To the Muslims, the entire month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual training. Besides fasting, they devote themselves to praying, reciting the holy Quran and offering charity. After Taraweeh prayers, Waz-mahfil, milad and doa-mahfil and special munajat will be organized at all mosques of the country including National Mosque.