Muslims to keep prayerful vigil at Shab-e-Barat on Tuesday in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The ceremonial Islamic festival of Shab-e-Barat falls on the night of Tuesday March 7. Devout Muslims pray and keep wakeful vigil, for this is when Allah Almighty opens the door to forgiveness and showers blessings, calling out to true seekers.


Laylat ul' Baraat or Badi Raat, as it is also called, is when the Book of Deeds for the following year is written, including birth, marriage, death and significant life events. Thousands of Muslims will also visit graveyards to pray for the well being of their dear departed. Shab-e-Barat is colloquially called "murdon ki Eid" so Muslims make charity of food and clothing in their honour.

Bada Qabrastan opposite Marine Lines station is the largest in the city with 8,000 graves on its seven acre plot. Chairman of the trust Shuaib Khatib shared a video of the site being spruced up ahead of Shab-e-Barat. Nariyalwadi Sunni cemetery opposite Reay Road with 3,500-4,000 graves will also receive thousands of visitors, said trustee Shaikh Fareeduddin. Bright lights and new coats of paint are in evidence here too.

Meanwhile the clerics at Andheri Sunni Muslim Qabrastan Masjid, Four Bungalows, have been urging young boys to avoid driving bikes rashly as they are apt to do on festival nights.

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