The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on the night of February 18 (tomorrow) with the right religious intent.
Every year, on the night of Rajab 26, Muslims observe Shab-e-Meraj when Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) embarked on a special journey to meet the Almighty Allah.
In the journey, the Prophet travelled on the "Buraq" (heavenly equine) to Heaven where Allah ordained a decree, instructions of prayers which he spread among the faithful ones.
Muslim devotees will offer special prayers at mosques and homes seeking blessings of Allah for the welfare of the entire nation and the Muslim Ummah.
Islamic Foundation is going to hold a meeting and perform prayers at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque at 1.30pm on Saturday highlighting the significance of Shab-e-Meraj, read a press release.
Islamic Foundation Director General (Additional Secretary) Dr Mohammad Bashirul Alam will preside over the meeting, while chairman of the Arabic Department at the Dhaka University Dr Md Abdul Quadir will join it as a discussant.
