ISLAMABAD : Shab-e-Baraat, the night of reverence and fervour would be observed today withspecial prayers for the solidarity of the country.
To mark the holy night, Muslims across the country illuminate mosques and houses and prayAllah Almighty to remove their worries and shower His blessings on Muslim Ummah.Muslims stayawake on the night of Shab-e-Barat and ask for forgiveness for the past year mistakes and prayfor good fortune the entire night.
Some people also go to mosques for prayers and meditation while other fast during the day andoffer ‘nawafil’, at night.
According to the religious teachings ,”It is night of accountability for all the Muslims and theirperformance of last one year in the light of the teachings of Holy Quran and Sunnah isreviewed”.
The prayers during this night carry great importance and value for the Muslims to renew theirpledge to lead lives in accordance with the Holy teachings of Quran and Sunnah.
The government has issued directives for fool proof security arrangements on the occasion.