Shab-e-Meraj fete to be held on April 3

Charminar: On the occasion of Shab-e-Meraj (Jagne ki Raat) on April 3, All India Bazm E Rahmath Alam is organising a public meeting at Quli Qutub Shah Stadium, near High Court & City College in Old City.

Speaking to media persons, MA Mujeeb, the president of All India Bazm-e-Rahmath-e-Alam, said the meeting would be addressed by Moulana Mohammed Shameem uz Zama Qadri, Moulana Syed Shah Khushtar Rabbani and Moulana Mohammed Nazim Raza Ehsani. The meeting would be presided over by M A Mujeeb, Advocate Telangana High Court and President of All India Bazm E Rahmath Alam. It would start from 09:30 pm on Wednesday.

Shab-e-Miraj celebrates the night when the Prophet Muhammad ascended to the Heavens. Shab-e-Miraj literal meaning is the 'Night of Ascent.' It refers to the incident of Isra and Mairaj when the Prophet was taken to the Heavens from the Masjid Al Haram in Mecca.

Shab e Miraj or the Night of Journey carries great significance in Islam. It was the night when the Prophet was carried to the Heavens and experienced several miracles along the way.