Shab-e-Barat 2026 Date in Pakistan - 15 Shaban 2026 Date

Shab-e-Barat in Pakistan will be observed on the night of Tuesday, 3 March 2026, which is the 14th of Shaban 1447 Hijri. This night is very special in Islam and is also called the Night of Forgiveness. On this night, Muslims in Pakistan pray, ask Allah for forgiveness, and remember their loved ones who have passed away.

What is Shab-e-Barat?

Shab-e-Barat is a blessed night in Islam that occurs on the 15th night of the Islamic month of Shaban, meaning the night between the 14th and 15th of Shaban. On this special night, Allah forgives the sins of those who truly repent.

Other Names for Shab-e-Barat

• Laylat al-Bara’ah (Arabic) – meaning The Night of Emancipation or Forgiveness
• Shab-e-Barat (from Persian/Urdu origin)
• Night of Forgiveness (English)
• Mid-Shaban
• Laylat an-Nisf min Shaban (Arabic) – meaning The Night in the Middle of Shaban

These different names are used in various regions and languages, but they all refer to the same sacred night that falls in the middle of the Islamic month of Shaban. On this night, Muslims around the world engage in worship, make heartfelt duas, seek forgiveness from Allah, and reflect on their actions with the hope of gaining mercy and blessings.

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