Shab-e-Barat: History, Date & Significance
Shab-e-Barat is the 15th night of Sha'ban in the Hijri calendar. Muslims in Bangladesh spend the night in prayer asking for forgiveness, visit the graves of relatives, and send halwa and roti to their neighbours.
Shab-e-Barat 2027: Date
- English Date
- Sunday, January 24, 2027
- Bengali Date
- 10 Magh 1433
- Hijri Date
- 15 Sha'ban 1448 AH
- Days Left
- 110 days
Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the date can shift by a day.
History of Shab-e-Barat
Shab-e-Barat, also called Laylatul Bara'at or the Night of Forgiveness, is the night of the 15th of Sha'ban, the month before Ramadan. Many Muslims believe that on this night Allah writes the destiny of every person for the coming year and forgives those who sincerely ask for His mercy. The night has been observed with special devotion across South Asia, Central Asia and Southeast Asia for centuries.
In Bangladesh, Shab-e-Barat is a deeply rooted tradition and a public holiday. Mosques remain open and full through the night, and homes are lit for prayer. It also serves as a reminder that Ramadan is only two weeks away, and many begin their spiritual preparation for the fasting month from this night.
How Shab-e-Barat Is Celebrated
- Night-long nafl prayers, Quran recitation, and zikr at mosques and homes
- Visiting graveyards to pray for departed relatives
- Distributing halwa, bread, and sweets among neighbors and the poor
- Seeking forgiveness and making dua through the night
- Fasting the following day, as many observe voluntarily
Shab-e-Barat Dates for the Next 5 Years
| Year | Date | Day | Bengali Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* | January 24, 2027 | Sunday | 10 Magh 1433 |
| 2028* | January 13, 2028 | Thursday | 29 Poush 1434 |
| 2029* | January 1, 2029 | Monday | 17 Poush 1435 |
| 2029* | December 22, 2029 | Saturday | 7 Poush 1436 |
| 2030* | December 12, 2030 | Thursday | 27 Ogrohayon 1437 |
* Dates for coming years are calculated and may change when the government announces its holiday list. Islamic holidays depend on the sighting of the moon in Bangladesh, so the date can shift by a day.
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