As the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat approaches, the valley of Kashmir is abuzz with preparations to ensure a memorable and meaningful celebration for the devotees.
The markets are wearing a festive look while residents from across the valley have reached the district headquarters, causing a massive spike in trading activity across the region.
Notably, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, Isha prayers will be offered at the Jama Masjid Srinagar at 09:30 PM, at Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar, the prayers will be offered at 10:00 PM.
The Isha (night) prayer timings have also been announced by the Jamia Masjid committee of Anantnag district in south Kashmir for the occassion of Shab e Bara’at.
Members of the committee told The Kashmiriyat that the Isha prayers will be offered at 10:30 PM and the prayers will be led by Imam e Hai, Moulana Sayar Ahmed.
They said that arrangements have been made for devotees who are expected the throng the 16th century mosque located in the heart of south Kashmir’s Anantnag town. “Separate arrangements have been made for women which includes praying space, washrooms along with other facilities,” they said.
Massive crowds are expected to throng Khanqahs and mosques throughout the valley for the night-long prayers.