Srinagar, March 16: Shab-e-Qadar, the night of power and blessings, was observed across Jammu and Kashmir with religious fervour on Monday night.

The biggest congregation was held in Hazratbal shrine, where thousands of devotees held night long prayers and also listened to sermons on the teachings of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Despite inclement weather, the devotees had come from far-flung areas of Kashmir to participate in night long prayers in Hazratbal shrine.
“This is the most blessed night of Ramadan. People spend the entire night in prayers, seeking forgiveness and blessings from Allah,” said a cleric .
Congregational nightlong prayers were also held at all mosques and shrines in Srinagar including Masjid Jamiat-e-Ahlehadith Gawkadal; Asar-e-Sharif Janab Sahib Soura; Asar-e-Sharif Shehri Kalashpora; Ziarat-e-Makhdoom Sahib (RA), Khanqah-e-Maula and other Masjids and Shrines.
The masjids and shrines across J&K reverberated with the recitation of the Holy Quran throughout the night.
However, the Shab-e-Qadr prayers were not allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
Muslims across the world observe the religious gathering of Shab-e-Qadr, known as the night of blessing and power on the 27th of Ramadan every year.
The blessed night of Shab-e-Qadr is considered the most important night in the Islamic calendar where Muslims spend the whole night attending the religious gathering and praying all night till dawn.
Preachers and religious scholars highlighted the teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Prophet and urged Muslims to follow the same. They gave sermons on the teaching of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and pressed upon the importance of charity during the holy month of Ramadan.
Muslims offer collective prayers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and divine worship throughout the night till Sehri.
Meanwhile, authorities have made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the devotees expected to attend the night-long prayers. Traffic police have issued advisories to regulate vehicular movement around Hazratbal and other major shrines, while additional public transport services are likely to be arranged to ferry worshippers.
Officials said arrangements regarding lighting, water supply, sanitation and security have also been put in place to ensure the smooth observance of the sacred night.