The holy Shab-e-Barat or the night of fortunes will be observed across the country tonight with devotees seeking divine blessings for the well-being of mankind and the Muslim Ummah, reports UNB.

The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special prayers, recitation from the holy Quran, holding milad mahfil, zikr, and other religious rituals to mark the occasion with due solemnity.

They will also visit the graveyards of their relatives and Muslim saints overnight and distribute sweets and homemade foods among the poor, their neighbours, friends and relatives.

On the occasion, the Islamic Foundation and other religious and socio-cultural organisations will hold Qurankhwani, milad mahfil and discussions.

Bangladesh Television (BTV), Bangladesh Betar and private TV channels will air special programmes, while newspapers will publish articles highlighting the significance of the night, also called Lailatul Barat.