Laylat al-Qadr (Arabic: لیلة القدر) basically the Night of Decree or Night of Measures, is the anniversary of two very important dates in Islam that occurred in the month of Ramadan. It is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
Muslims believe also that this night is when their fate in the following year is decided and hence pray for God all night long and pray for mercy and salvation. This practice is called Ehyaa (basically meaning "revival").
Muslims believe also that this night is when their fate in the following year is decided and hence pray for God all night long and pray for mercy and salvation. This practice is called Ehyaa (basically meaning "revival").
--from wikipedia.org--
we went to the big mosque in our 'hood to check out this special night. this is a photo of the overflow (from the mosque) of people that were there praying.
interesting to see the enterprising that takes place on these holy holidays--kind of reminds me of a story i know.
we got to meet some new families, which was a lot of fun! family is really important here, so it is fun to get in on their lives.
a friend got some henna done as the henna ladies were out in full force. many kids will get henna done on this special night.
my roomie and i!
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