BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his greetings to the Muslims of Bangladesh and elsewhere across the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr (the Night of Decree) to be observed on Thursday night.

Rahman, on his verified Facebook page, on Wednesday greeted the Muslim community of Bangladesh and the world and wished them continued happiness, peace and prosperity, reports BSS.

The first verse of the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on this holy night to be observed across the country tomorrow.

The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special prayers, reciting the holy Quran, holding zikr and other religious rituals, seeking blessings of the almighty Allah for long life, peace and progress for themselves, their families, relatives and friends as well as the nation and the Muslim Ummah.

“Lailat-ul-Qadr is a luminous and glorious night . . . the significance of this night is immense. The holy book Al-Quran was revealed on this night of the month of Ramadan,” he said.

Tarique Rahman said this holy book was sent as a guide of light for mankind and Almighty Allah's command to guide people to the path of truth, justice and goodness has been announced in the holy Quran.

He said, “During the month of Ramadan, Muslim devotees train themselves to make their lives pure and beautiful through month-long fasting and attain perfection through the infinite mercy of Allah on the night of Shab-e-Qadr.”

Tarique Rahman also sought welfare of the country and people, progress and prosperity of the Muslim Ummah.