Shab-e-Baraat 2025: Know Date, Significance, And All About This Festival

Shab-E-Barat is a significant festival for Muslims, known as the Night of Forgiveness. The date is determined after the sighting of the Shaban moon. Find out when this festival falls in February.

Shab-e-Baraat 2025

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When Is Shab-e-Baraat 2025: Most of the Islamic festivals depend on the sighting of the moon, and Shab-e-Barat is no exception. The date for this significant night is determined after the sighting of the moon marking the Islamic month of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. As per tradition, Shab-e-Barat falls on the 15th night of Shaban each year.

Shaban Moon Sighted, Shab-e-Barat Date Announced:

The sighting of the Shaban moon has been confirmed, and as per the Islamic calendar, Shab-e-Barat will be observed on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Various religious organisations have announced that after the completion of 29th Rajab, the moon was sighted on January 30, 2025.

However, in some regions of Pakistan, including Rajanpur, Bhujpal, and Gujarat, the moon was not visible on that day. Despite this, other areas reported successful sightings. Following confirmation, January 31 was declared as the first day of Shaban, and based on this, Shab-e-Barat will be observed on February 13 with special prayers in the evening.

Significance Of Shab-e-Barat And Religious Observances:

Shab-e-Barat is considered a sacred night in Islam, during which Muslims engage in prayers, recite the Quran, and seek forgiveness for their past sins. Many believers stay awake throughout the night, offering special prayers and supplications. According to Islamic beliefs, prayers offered on this night hold great significance, and it is believed that Allah grants forgiveness and fulfills the wishes of the faithful.

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