Everywhere throughout the nation, tomorrow night (Saturday) will be dedicated to commemorating the holy Shab-e-Qadr, also called Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree), the night the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first verses of the holy Quran.
The Muslim faithful will spend the night performing special prayers, reading aloud from the Quran, celebrating zikr, and engaging in other religious rites. They will be pleading with the Almighty Allah for advancement, prosperity, and long life for themselves, their loved ones, and the country as well as the Muslim Ummah.
On this special occasion, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hailed their fellow citizens and the Muslim Ummah worldwide.Sunday, the next day, is a public holiday.
Newspapers will run special pieces on the occasion, and private, commercial, and state-run television networks will air special shows emphasizing the importance of Lailatul Qadr.
The holy Quran states that this night is superior to a thousand nights because, with Almighty Allah’s permission and in accordance with all of His decrees, angels and spirits descend into it.
One of the holiest and most blessed evenings of Ramadan is expected to fall on an odd-numbered night during the final ten days of the fast; this night is most likely the 27th of the sacred month.
On this night, devotees typically go to cemeteries in order to offer prayers for the hereafter for their loved ones who have passed away.
Muslims view the entire month of Ramadan as a time for spiritual preparation. In addition to fasting, they spend their time in prayer, giving alms, and memorizing the Quran.
All of the nation’s mosques, including the National Mosque, will host special munajat, Waz-mahfil, milad, and doa-mahfil following the Taraweeh prayers.
