Thousands observe Aitkaf across Pakistan as final Ashra of Ramazan begins
Pakistan
This year, nearly 1,800 individuals are observing Aitkaf at Data Darbar Mosque in Lahore.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Tens of thousands of devout Muslims across the country have started observing Aitkaf (seclusion) as final Ashra (last ten days) of Ramazan started.
This year, nearly 1,800 individuals are observing Aitkaf at Data Darbar Mosque in Lahore, 500 at Badshahi Mosque, 8,500 men and 3,500 women at Minhaj-ul-Quran.
Aitkaf is practiced during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramazan, where devout Muslims seclude themselves to pray and seek the blessings of Almighty Allah, following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Men confine themselves to mosques, while women isolate themselves within their homes to dedicate their time to prayers.
Aitkaf is a spiritual practice that begins on the 20th of Ramazan, during which devoted believers seclude themselves in mosques for ten days. This period is dedicated to seeking Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Majesty) and asking for the forgiveness of Almighty Allah, while temporarily stepping away from their daily routines and worldly affairs.
During this period these worshipers would not go out of the mosque for worldly purposes, except for essential needs. They devote their whole time to reading the Holy Quran, and Zikar besides engaging in prayers seeking forgiveness and blessings of Allah.
