Crescent of holy month of Shaban sighted today

Lahore: The crescent of holy month of Shaban has been sighed today (Tuesday) and marked the beginning of the 8^th month of Islamic calendar.

A meeting of the Ruet-e-Hilal committee was held in Islamabad today under the chairmanship of Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad to sight the crescent of the blessed month of Shaban.

Shab-e-Barat, the holiest night between the 14th and 15th of Shaban, will be marked across the country to seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty.

Muslims across the world observe the night of the 15th Shaban with religious spirit as they offer nawafil in mosques, making special prayers.

Special religious gatherings will be held throughout the country and people will also visit graveyards to say prayers at the graves of their loved ones.