Hyderabad: Shab-e-Barat, a sacred night for Muslims globally, was celebrated with religious fervor in Hyderabad last night.
Late-night prayers took place at various mosques across the city.
Prayers offered on Shab-e-Barat in Hyderabad
Thousands of devotees prayed at Makkah Masjid near the historic Charminar.
Not only in Hyderabad but Muslims worldwide also offered night-long prayers on Shab-e-Barat, also recognized as the “night of forgiveness.”
Earlier in the evening, many individuals visited the graves of their loved ones and observed fasting on Shab-e-Barat.
Telangana government declares holiday
The Telangana government has declared a holiday today for Shab-e-Barat.
While the state government marked Shab-e-Barat as a holiday on February 26 in its calendar, it is categorized as an optional holiday, not a general one.
Some schools and colleges have also declared a holiday today.
