Mumbai Observes Shab-e-Barat With Prayers And Grave Visits As Railways Run Special Night Trains For Devotees
Muslims observed Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness, with prayers and grave visits across Mumbai. Cemeteries were decorated as families paid respects to relatives. The railways operated special suburban services overnight to facilitate devotees. The holy night, marked on the 15th of Sha’ban, is believed to be a time when prayers are accepted and sins forgiven.
Muslims observed Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness, on Tuesday. | Pics | Salman Ansari
Mumbai: Muslims observed Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness, on Tuesday. In Mumbai, families visited the graves of relatives, which were decorated to mark one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar. The railways announced special suburban trains during the night to transport devotees.
Belief and Worship
It is believed that Allah grants forgiveness to those repenting for their sins and answers their prayers. In many traditions, Muslims fast and pray during the night to reap the rewards.
Shab-e-Barat falls on the 15th night of the Islamic month of Sha’ban, based on moon sightings. It is believed that during Sha’ban, Allah descends to the lowest heaven for this night. Prayers, charity, and good deeds are the primary observances during this period.
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