Holy Shab-e-Barat tonight

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, will be observed throughout the country Tuesday night with due religious fervour and devotion. 

Muslims consider Shab-e-Barat as one of the three most sacred nights and believe that on this night Almighty Allah decides the fate of all human beings fixing their 'rizq' (livelihood) for the next year. 

A good number of Muslims will observe fast on the following day. 

They will distribute food and sweets among the neighbours and the poor. 

Besides, food and money will be distributed among the destitute people on the occasion.

On this occasion, Islamic Foundation (IF) will hold waz (religious sermons) and doa-mahfils at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today. 

Besides, religious sermons highlighting the significance of Shab-e-Barat will be delivered at various mosques after Maghrib prayers alongside holding while special munajat after Esha prayers tomorrow in the country. 

Wednesday will be a public holiday on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat.

Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar, and private television channels and radio stations will air special programmes on the occasion while newspapers will publish special supplements highlighting the significance of the night.