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Shab-e-Qadar observed across Kashmir valley

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Shab-e-Qadar, the night of power, was observed across Kashmir valley with Jamia Masjid here witnessing the largest congregation of devotees.

Muslims thronged mosques and shrines across the valley for night-long prayers and recitation of the Holy Quran.

Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city witnessed the largest congregation in Kashmir last night while large gatherings were also witnessed at Hazratbal, Dast-e-geer Sahib Shrine and Sayed Yaqoob Shah Shrine.

Muslims across the world perform night-long prayers on the 26th night of Ramadhan to celebrate the first revelation of Holy Quran to Prophet Mohammad.

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First Published: Jul 15 2015 | 6:22 PM IST

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