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Muslims in Turkey observe holy night of Barat
09:56 April 08, 2020 AA
Various shots from Celebi Sultan Mosque and Musratpasha Mosque on holy night of Barat as mosques nationwide have been closed as part of precautions taken against the novel COVID-19 outbreak in Antalya, Turkey on April 07, 2020. Muslims across Turkey will observe the holy night of Barat, also known as Lailat al-Baraa, which is regarded as the night of forgiveness and salvation, on Tuesday night.Lailat al-Barat is the night of 15th of Sha'ban in Islamic lunar calendar, which is also known as the Mid-Sha'ban.