Shab-e-Barat

Govt reschedules public holiday for Shab-e-Barat to March 30

The government today rescheduled the public holiday for the upcoming Shab-e-Barat to March 30 instead of March 29 since the holiday for the religious event is determined based on the sighting of the new moon.

Offer prayers at home on Shab-e-Barat, Islamic Foundation urges

Islamic Foundation urges all Muslims to offer prayers on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat at their respective homes, in order to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Shab-e-Barat on April 21

Shab-e-Barat, the holy night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed on the night of April 21 as the Sha'ban moon was not sighted in Bangladesh sky today.

Shab-e-Barat tonight

The holy Shab-e-Barat, known as the night of fortune, will be observed tonight across the country with due religious fervour and devotion.

Firecrackers banned on Shab-e-Barat night

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) bans firecrackers in Dhaka city on the night of Shab-e-Barat tomorrow.

Shab-e-Barat tomorrow night, DMP bans crackers

Holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, to be observed across the country tomorrow night with due religious fervour.

Shab-e-Barat on May 11

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country on May 11 as the Shaban moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky this evening.

Shab-e-Barat observed

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, has been observed across the country with due religious fervor and solemnity.

No fireworks on Shab-e-Barat: DMP

DMP imposes restriction on carrying of all types of explosives, crackers as well as explosion of firecrackers in the capital on the occasion of holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed on tonight.

May 14, 2016
May 14, 2016

DMP bans carrying explosives, crackers ahead of Shab-e-Barat

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police bans the carrying of all types of explosives, crackers and explosion of firecrackers in the city ahead of Shab-e-Barat to be observed on May 22.

June 2, 2015
June 2, 2015

Khaleda visits Koko’s grave, offers doa

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia offers ziarat at Aarafat Rahman Koko's grave at Banani in Dhaka on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.

June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015

Shab-e-Barat and Old Dhaka foods

The night of records or Shab-e-Barat is a major day for devout Muslims all over the world. But another part of this day, especially in Bangladesh, is the affection that is circulated among neighbours and relatives. Sweetmeat and bread (roti) is distributed door to door come alive with a celebration of the divine.

June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015

A step closer...

Fakhruzzaha Begum prepares for Shab-e-Barat from early morning. An octogenarian, she still actively supervises the cooking associated with the observance of the auspicious night, with items ranging from the ubiquitous halwa to savoury and meat dishes.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Shab-e-Barat on June 2

The holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed in the country on June 2 as the Shaban moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky on Tuesday.

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