BSS-35 Holy Lailatul Qadr being observed

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LAILATUL-QADR-OBSERVANCE

Holy Lailatul Qadr being observed

DHAKA, June 11, 2018 (BSS) – Muslims across the country are observing the
holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr, tonight when the first verses
of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

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.

This is one of the holiest and most blessed nights which is likely to
occur on one of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan and most likely
to be the 27th of the holy month.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the
countrymen and Muslims across the world on the occasion of holy Lailatul
Qadr.

In separate messages, they prayed for continued peace, progress and
prosperity of the country, the whole world and the Muslim Ummah.

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

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

Newspapers publish special articles while state-run Bangladesh Betar,
Bangladesh Television and private television channels telecast special
programmes highlighting the significance of Lailatul Qadr.

To the Muslims, the entire month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual
training. Apart from fasting, they devote themselves to praying, recitation
from the holy Quran and offering charity.

Special prayers and sermons are being held at Baitul Mukarram National
Mosque and other mosques across the country on the holy night.

The Islamic Foundation arranged a waz mahfil (sermon session) and a milad
mahfil at Baitul Mukarram on the occasion.

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