Shab-e-Qadar, the night of power and blessings, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir with religious fervour on Thursday night.
The biggest congregation was held in Hazratbal shrine, where thousands of devotees held night prayers and also listened to sermons on the teachings of Islam.
Congregational nightlong prayers were also held at all mosques and shrines in Srinagar including Masjid Jamiat-e-Ahlehadith Gawkadal; Asar-e-Sharif Janab Sahib Soura; Asar-e-Sharif Shehri Kalashpora; Ziarat-e-Makhdoom Sahib (RA), Khanqah-e-Maula and other Masjids and Shrines.
The masjids and shrines across J&K reverberated with the recitation of the Holy Quran on Thursday night.
However, the Shab-e-Qadr prayers were not allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
Muslims across the world observe the religious gathering of Shab-e-Qadr, known as the night of blessing and power on the 27th of Ramadan every year.
The blessed night of Shab-e-Qadr is considered the most important night in the Islamic calendar where Muslims spend the whole night attending the religious gathering and praying all night till dawn.
Preachers and religious scholars highlighted the teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Prophet and urged Muslims to follow the same. They gave sermons on the teaching of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and pressed upon the importance of charity during the holy month of Ramadan.
Muslims offer collective prayers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and divine worship throughout the night till Sehri.
Officials said special arrangements were put in place for the holy night across religious places in Kashmir.