Srinagar: Kashmir is set to observe the sacred occasion of Shab-e-Barat on Thursday night with religious fervor, as large gatherings are expected at key shrines, including Dargah Hazratbal and Jamia Masjid Srinagar.
Worshippers will engage in night-long prayers, seeking divine blessings and forgiveness. At Hazratbal Shrine thousands of devotees are expected to converge for special prayers. “The shrine administration has made necessary arrangements to accommodate the gathering, ensuring the smooth conduct of religious activities,” said an official from Hazratbal shrine.
Devotees across Kashmir have expressed enthusiasm for the occasion, with thousands preparing to spend the night in prayers and seeking divine mercy.
Notably, Shab-e-Barat is observed on the 14th of Sha’ban and holds immense religious significance in Islam, as it is believed to be “the night when destinies are recorded, and Allah’s mercy is abundant upon those who seek forgiveness.” Moreover, authorities have urged devotees to maintain discipline during the gatherings. “Necessary arrangements, including security measures and sanitation facilities, have been put in place at major religious sites,” said an official
