Preparations Made at Imam Reza Shrine to Host Non-Iranian Pilgrims on Qadr Night

IQNA – Two places at the holy mausoleum of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad have been prepared to host non-Iranian pilgrims wishing to take part in the Night of Qadr rituals.

The Astan Quds Razavi’s directorate of non-Iranian pilgrims’ affairs has made the preparations for the rituals, which will be held tonight, April 2.

The Ghadir Rawaq (roofed space attached to the holy shrine) will host Urdu-speaking pilgrims while the rituals for Arab-speaking will be held at Dar al-Marhama Porch.

The programs will include religious speeches, recitation of Iftitah, Ashura and Jowshan Kabir supplications, and holding copies of Quran on heads.

The Qadr Night, also known as the Night of Destiny, is a significant event in Islamic culture. It’s the night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and its importance is said to surpass that of a thousand months.  

The exact night of Ramadan that is considered the Night of Destiny is unclear. Sunnis typically believe it’s one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, most commonly the 27th night. Shias, on the other hand, believe it’s either the 19th, 21st, or 23rd night of Ramadan, with the 23rd night being the most likely.

The Night of Qadr is considered the most important night of the year in Islamic culture. As per a narration from the Prophet (PBUH), it’s one of God’s gifts to Muslims, a gift not bestowed upon any previous nations.

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