Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight

Muslims across the country are set to observe the holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr on Wednesday night.

The devout Muslims traditionally observe the occasion through nightlong special prayers, milad, Quran Khwani, religious discussions at mosques and in their houses at this holy night.

Devotees also visit graveyards to seek eternal blessings for the departed souls of their near and dear ones.

According to the holy Quran, Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, is better than 1,000 nights as the angels and the spirit descend therein, by the permission of Almighty Allah with all decrees.

Thursday will be a public holiday.