Srinagar: All roads lead to Masjids and Shrines all over Kashmir Monday late evening as people observe Shab-e-Qadr (Lailatul Qadr), one of the holiest nights in Islam, and are to pray night-long.
Thousands have assembled at Dargah Hazratbal as devotees from different parts of Kashmir thronged the holy shrine, that houses Prophet’s (SAW) holy relic, for night long prayers.
Shab-e-Qadr, also known as the “Night of Power,” falls during the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan and holds immense spiritual significance for Muslims.
It is believed to be the night when the first verses of the Holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Besides Dargah Hazratbal, night long prayers were being held all over when this report was being filed. However, the prayers were not allowed as Jama Masjid Srinagar due to security reasons.
The Holy Quran describes the night as “better than a thousand months,” making worship and prayers on this night highly rewarding.
Meanwhile, authorities have made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the devotees expected to attend the night-long prayers. Traffic police have issued advisories to regulate vehicular movement around Hazratbal and other major shrines, while additional public transport services are likely to be arranged to ferry worshippers.
Officials said arrangements regarding lighting, water supply, sanitation and security have also been put in place to ensure the smooth observance of the sacred night.
