Shab-e-Barat, also called Mid-Sha'ban, the Night of Records, the Night of Deliverance, or Barat Night, is an important festival in the Muslim community. 4 / 9History and Significance: Shab-e-Barat holds different historical significance for Sunni and Shia Muslims. 6 / 9Why Shab-e-Barat is Important: Shab-e-Barat is considered a night of atonement. Many Muslims believe that Allah sets the destiny of every individual for the next year, taking into account their deeds from the past year. 7 / 9How Shab-e-Barat is Celebrated: Shab-e-Barat is celebrated with devotion across South Asia—including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Azerbaijan—as well as in Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Source: News 24 February 03, 2026 13:28 UTC