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Holy Lailatul Qadr tonight
05 Aug, 2013
Holy Lailatul Qadr, the night of divine blessings and benediction, will be observed across the country tonight with due solemnity.
The holy Quran was revealed on this night to show mankind the path of worldly and eternal emancipation.
Muslim devotees will spend the night seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country and the Muslim Ummah as well.
They will pass the night offering special prayers, recitation from the holy Quran, holding milad mahfil, zikr, and other religious rituals.
A special munajat and waz mahfil arranged by Islamic Foundation will be held at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on the holy night.
Different television channels and radios will air special programmes while newspapers will publish special supplements highlighting the significance of the night.
President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia on Sunday greeted the countrymen and the Muslims across the world on the eve of holy Lailatul Qadr.
In separate messages, they prayed for continued peace, progress and prosperity of the country and the Muslim ummah.
In his message, the President said the holy Lailatul Qadr, superior to thousand nights, is very sacred and full of opportunities for the mankind.
“Almighty Allah opens up His store of endless blessings, opportunities and forgiveness on this night. Therefore, the significance of this glorified night is immense.”
Hamid prayed that Almighty Allah fulfills everybody’s life with His endless blessings and opportunities on this night.
In her message, the Prime Minister described Lailatul Qadr as a glorified night in the month of fasting, Ramadan and said the holy Quran was revealed on this night to show mankind the path of emancipation.
“I pray to the Almighty for continued progress, peace and welfare of our beloved motherland and the Muslim ummah on this holy night,” she added.
In a separate message, Leader of the Opposition and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia congratulated the people on the occasion and prayed for the peace and progress of the country as well as Muslim Ummah. –
Source: daily sun