Shab e-Barat is an Islamic festival that is celebrated all around the globe. The translation of Shab e-Barat is ‘The Night of Fortune and Forgiveness’ and it is observed on the 14th and 15th night of the month of Sha Aban, which is the eighth month of the Islamic Calendar. This year, Mid-Sha’ban will begin on the evening of Friday, March 18, and end on the evening of Saturday, March 19. The festival is considered to be the holiest night in the Islamic calendar.
Shab e-Barat comes from the Persian language – Shab means ‘night’, and ‘Barat’ stands for salvation and forgiveness. The festival is believed to be the night when Allah decides the fate of his followers for the year to come on the basis of their past actions. This is why the night is devoted to asking God’s mercy and forgiveness. The festival is also known as Laylat-ul-Barat or Laylat-ul-Baraa or Mid Shabaan. In the Arab world, it is also known as Laylat al-Bara’at.
Shab e-Barat: Date
This year the festival is observed on the evening of Friday, March 18, and ends on the evening of Saturday, March 19.
Shab e-Barat: History
The night of Shab e-Barat is celebrated as the birthday of the twelfth Imam of the Shia Muslims named Muhammad al-Mahdi. Meanwhile, the Sunni Muslims believe, on this day Allah saved the Ark of Noah from the flood.
Shab e-Barat: Wishes, and Celebration
1. May Allah forgive our sins and provide us with his blessings. Shab-e-Barat Mubakar to everyone.
2. May the night burn all the negativity and bless us with happiness and success. Shab-e-Barat Mubakar to all.
3. On this great night, make a great start. Shab-e-Barat Mubakar to all your family and friends!
4. Have a blessed night and an amazing year ahead, May Allah bless everyone with love.
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