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Shab-e-Barat observed with religious zeal

Dunya News

Faithful observed Shab-e-Baraat across the country on Thursday night.

Faithful observed Shab-e-Baraat, the night of reverence and fervour and divine blessings for the Muslims, across the country on Thursday night.According to Muslim belief, Shab-e-Baraat is the night when Almighty Allah arranges affairs of the next one-year. On Shab-e-Baraat, Allah writes the destinies of all His creations for the coming year by taking into account their past deeds.Faithful gathered at mosques after Isha prayers and offered nightlong special prayers, while different gatherings and Mahafil-e-Naat were arranged to mark the holy night. Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons highlighted the true teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).The houses, streets and especially mosques were decorated with colourful pennants and buntings.Besides, people visited graves of their near and dear ones, seeking Allah Almighty’s blessings for the departed souls.Special security arrangements had been made for peaceful observance of the Shab-e-Baraat throughout the country.