Amid ‘Shab-e-Baraat’ Celebrations, Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Names Son As Successor

This celebration is enthusiastically observed throughout South Asia, spanning countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Turkey, as well as Central Asian nations like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Further, Shab-e-Barat has its unique traditions, depending on cultural diversity and local traditions. Throughout the day, Muslims make delectable sweets such as Halwa, Zarda, and other treats to share with their neighbors, relatives, family members, and the less fortunate. Numerous individuals visit the graves of their dear ones to seek eternal peace for their souls. Additionally, some choose to observe a fast during Shab-e-Barat.

Mosques are adorned with flowers and lights. Many of them have periodic recitations and announcements throughout the day, before preparing for the main events of the night. After sundown, Muslim devotees start their prayers with ‘Isha Ki Namaz’ and continue the prayer session throughout the night till the next day before eating Sehri, a pre-dawn meal before the fast for Shab-e-Barat.