Shab-e-Barat on Friday night
Thursday, 12 June 2014
The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country on Friday night with due religious fervour. The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting from the Holy Quran, holding milad, zikr and other religious rituals seeking divine blessings for the wellbeing of mankind. On the occasion, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh and other religious and socio-cultural organisations have chalked out various programmes. Meanwhile, President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia have issued separate messages felicitating Muslims on the occasion, according to a news agency.