Shab-e-Qadr 2025 in India: Check dates, timings, and how to celebrate

Shab-e-Qadr 2025 in India:?Laylat Al Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, is the 27th night of Ramadan and is expected to be observed on 28 March 2025 in India. People following the Pakistani Lunar calendar can also observe it on the same date. However, the exact date of Laylat Al Qadr 1447 Hijri depends on the sighting of the Ramadan moon worldwide. It is believed to fall on any odd night in the last ten days of Ramadan. In Pakistan, Laylat Al Qadr 2025 is also expected on 28 March, but the final date may vary based on moon sighting.? ? ? ? ?

Traditionally, Muslims seek Laylatul Qadr on the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, which are the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights. The 27th night is commonly observed as Shab-e-Qadr,

?What is Shab-e-Qadr?

Shab-e-Qadr is the night when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first verses of the Quran. It is a very special and holy night in Islam. On this night, prayers are accepted, and sins are forgiven.

Muslims around the world celebrate this night with great devotion. They pray, read the Quran, and do charity to seek blessings from Allah. Many people stay awake all night, asking for forgiveness and making special prayers.

Dates and Timings for Shab-e-Qadr 2025

• Expected Date: Thursday, March 28, 2025
• Timing: The night starts after sunset on March 27 and continues until dawn on March 28.

The exact date of Shab-e-Qadr depends on the sighting of the moon, as the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle.

How to Celebrate Shab-e-Qadr 2025?

Shab-e-Qadr is observed with special prayers and devotion. Here are the main ways Muslims celebrate this holy night:

• Prayer: Muslims spend the night praying at home or in mosques. They perform extra prayers like Tahajjud (night prayer) and Tarawih (special Ramadan prayer).
• Recitation of the Quran: Since the Quran was revealed on this night, reading its verses is highly recommended.
• Charity and Good Deeds: Giving charity, helping the needy, and performing good deeds are encouraged, as rewards for these actions are believed to be multiplied.
• Itikaf: Some Muslims stay in mosques for the last ten days of Ramadan to worship and spiritual growth.
• Seeking Forgiveness: This night is considered a time when sins are forgiven. People pray for themselves, their loved ones, and even those who have passed away.

In Shia communities, extra prayers like the Iftitah Supplication and al-Jawshan al-Kabir are performed. They also hold the Quran while making special prayers.

Significance of Shab-e-Qadr 2025

This night is believed to be full of blessings and forgiveness, so Muslims try to spend it in devotion and worship.

• Shab-e-Qadr is a special night when prayers are answered, and sins are forgiven. It is believed to bring great spiritual blessings.
• This night brings Muslims together as they pray and worship, strengthening their bond as a community.
• It is a time to think about one's actions, seek forgiveness, and renew commitment to faith and good values.

FAQs

1. What is Shab-e-Qadr?

Answer: Shab-e-Qadr, or the "Night of Power," is a holy night in Islam when the Quran was first revealed.

2. When is Shab-e-Qadr in 2025?

Answer: In India, Shab-e-Qadr is expected to be on the night of March 27, 2025.

3. How do Muslims celebrate Shab-e-Qadr?

Answer: Muslims pray, read the Quran, give charity, and ask for forgiveness throughout the night.

4. Why is Shab-e-Qadr special?

Answer: It is believed that prayers on this night bring great rewards, and sins are forgiven.

5. Can women and children take part in Shab-e-Qadr?

Answer: Yes, women and children can pray, read the Quran, and seek blessings at home or in mosques.

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