Muslims around the world will observe Shab-E-Barat this week, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, this week. This holy opportunity, which falls on the 15th Night of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is characterized by prayers, repentance and deeds of charity.
Shab-e-Barat 2025 Date and time
This year Shab-e-Barat will be observed from the evening from 13 February to evening of Friday, February 14, 2025, according to the Hijri calendar.
There can be a difference in timing in countries around the world, depending on the perception of the moon, but the date remains the same. On this day, Muslims will keep prayers in mosques around the world.
Meaning of Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-barat has a deep spiritual meaning in Islam. It is believed that it is the night when God determines the fate of individuals for the coming year, forgiving the sins of those who sincerely repent. Many Muslims spend the night in dedication in search of divine grace and blessings. According to Islamic traditions, the Prophet Mohammed emphasized the importance of this night and urged believers to enter into extra prayers.
Traditional observations
On this night, mosques continue to be illuminated as worshipers for special prayers (Nawafil). Many recite the Quran, deal with Zikr (memory of God) and offer dua (prayers) to themselves and their loved ones. Some also visit the graves of their ancestors to pray for their deceased souls, believing that it is a night in which grace also extends to the deceased.
In various countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey, households prepare traditional sweets such as Halwa and spread food under the arms as an act of charity. Many also fast the next day, because fasting on the 15th of Shaban is considered a virtuous practice.
A time for reflection and innovation
Religious scholars emphasize that Shab-E-Barat is a night of spiritual innovation, which encourages believers to seek forgiveness, to restore broken relationships and make resolutions for self-improvement. With the approach of Ramadan, this night serves as an opportunity for introspection and preparation for the Holy Month of Fasting.
