As the holy night of Shab-e-Barat unfolds, Old Dhaka has once again eased into its familiar festive rhythm, built around the age-old tradition of halua and ruti. From busy intersections to narrow ...

Shab-e-Barat, one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, is observed on the 15th night of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the Islamic lunar year. Known as the ‘Night of Forgiveness,’ it is a time ...

In Islam, Shab-e-Barat is known as the Night of Forgiveness. On this sacred occasion, people from the Muslim community seek forgiveness for their mistakes, offer prayers and give charity. This ...