Pakistan to observe Shab-e-Barat on Sunday night

The night of reverence, favour and divine blessings for the Muslims, Holy Shab-e-Barat, would be observed across the country on Sunday night Sha’ban-ul-Moazzam.

According to Islamic lunar calendar, the 15th night of Shabaan month is known as Lailatul Barat.

Muslims believe, Shab-e-Barat is the night when Almighty Allah arranges affairs of the whole next one-year including the writing of all births and deaths on universe on the “Loh-e-Mehfooz.”

The believers observe the night with religious spirit as offer special prayers in mosques.

Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons would highlight the true teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

The houses, streets and especially mosques were being decorated with colorful pennants and bunting which are Illuminated at nights.

Moreover, all educational institutions across Sindh will remain closed on February 26 (Monday) in this regard.

“In pursuance of the decision of the Steering Committee meeting all the public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of College Education Department shall remain closed on Monday (February 26, 2024) on account of Shab-e-Baraat (15th Shaban),” read the notification issued by the Education Department.