The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on the night of February 8 (Thursday) with religious fervor.

The National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram disclosed the information this evening, with Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Md Naib Ali Mandal in the chair.

As per the decision, the Holy Rajab month will begin from Sunday (January 14), the release added.

Every year, on the night of Rajab 26, Muslims observe Shab-e-Meraj when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) embarked on a special journey to meet the Almighty Allah.

In the journey, the Prophet travelled on the "Buraq" to Heaven where Allah gave him some instructions to take back to the faithful regarding the details of prayers.

Muslim devotees will offer special prayers at mosques and homes seeking blessings of Allah for the welfare of the entire nation and the Muslim Ummah.

BDST: 2041 HRS, JAN 12, 2024
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