Lailatul Qadr or Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most blessed night for Muslims, will be observed across the country on Monday night with due solemnity and religious fervour.

Muslim devotees will spend the night seeking divine blessings for peace and progress of the country as well as the Muslim Ummah.

According to the holy Quran, this is superior to a thousand nights as the Quran was revealed to the greatest Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) on this glorified night to show mankind the path of worldly and eternal emancipation.

Devout Muslims usually pass the night offering special prayers, recitation from the holy Quran, holding milad mahfils, zikr and other religious rituals at mosques and in their houses.

They also visit graveyards to seek divine blessings for the departed souls of their near and dear ones.

Newspapers will publish special articles while state-run Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private television channels will air special programmes highlighting the significance of Lailatul Qadr.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended his greetings to the people of the country and Muslims across the world on the occasion of the holy Lailatul Qadr.

In his message issued on Sunday, he conveyed his heartfelt greetings and mubarakbad to Muslims worldwide, including the people of Bangladesh, marking the sacred night.

The prime minister described Lailatul Qadr as a glorious and blessed night, noting that the Holy Quran was revealed during this sacred night in the holy month of Ramadan.

He said that Almighty Allah declared the night more valuable than a thousand months, bringing a message of mercy, forgiveness and well-being for humanity.

He added that the night provides a unique opportunity for believers to seek closeness to Almighty Allah through prayers, repentance and supplication.

Highlighting the significance of Ramadan, Tarique Rahman said the holy month encourages restraint, self-purification, tolerance and the awakening of human values.

He further said that the teachings of Lailatul Qadr inspire people to promote peace, justice and welfare in their personal, social and national lives.

Calling on everyone to increase prayers and devotion, he urged people to dedicate themselves to the welfare of humanity by understanding the importance of the sacred night.

Tarique Rahman also prayed that the infinite mercy and blessings of Lailatul Qadr be bestowed upon all, and that Almighty Allah guide the nation and its people toward progress, peace, harmony and prosperity.

He expressed hope that the spiritual significance of the holy night would bring peace, harmony and well-being to everyone’s lives.