Shab-e-Barat to Be Observed in Hyderabad; City Prepares for the Occasion

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (Maxim News): Muslims in Hyderabad will observe Shab-e-Barat, also known as the “Night of Forgiveness,” on Thursday night. This special night falls on the 15th of Shabaan in the Islamic calendar and is considered a time for prayer, forgiveness, and reflection.

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Significance of Shab-e-Barat

This night marks Prophet Mohammed’s entry into Mecca and is believed to be an occasion when people’s destinies for the coming year are decided. Muslims spend the night praying, seeking forgiveness, and preparing for Ramzan.

Special Prayers and Gatherings

Many mosques in Hyderabad will hold special prayers and religious sermons. Large gatherings are expected at:

• Mecca Masjid
• Jamia Masjid, Musheerabad
• Vazir Ali Mosque, Fateh Darwaza
• Jamia Masjid Jafaria, Sanathnagar
• Azizia Masjid, Mehdipatnam
• Jamia Masjid, Mahboob Chowk

Religious meetings will also take place at:

• Milad Grounds, Khilwat
• Moghalpura Playground
• Quli Qutb Shah Stadium

Prominent Islamic scholars will address the gatherings at these locations.

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Visits to Graveyards

On this night, people visit cemeteries to pray for their deceased loved ones. To help visitors, GHMC and the Telangana Wakf Board have cleaned the graveyards and arranged temporary lighting. Overgrown plants and garbage have also been removed, and senior GHMC officials supervised the cleanup.

Appeal to the Youth

Community elders have urged parents not to allow underage children to ride motorcycles or drive cars during the night. They also encouraged young people to spend time praying in mosques instead of roaming the streets and causing disturbances. (Maxim News)

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