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=== Significance ===
Shab-e-Barat is a revered night in Islam, considered a time for spiritual reflection, seeking forgiveness, and strengthening one's relationship with Allah.
Beliefs:
Some Muslims believe that on this night, Allah descends to the nearest heaven and forgives all His servants, except for idolaters, murderers, and those who harbor rancor.
Observances:
Muslims often spend the night in prayer, reciting the Quran, engaging in zikr (remembrance of God), and offering dua (prayers).
Traditions:

Many Muslims visit graveyards to pray for the departed souls.

Some fast on the 15th of Shaban as an act of devotion, though it is not obligatory.
Preparing and sharing traditional sweets and distributing food among the poor are common practices.
In some cultures, houses and mosques are illuminated to symbolize the auspiciousness of the night.

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