Iranians mark last 'Night of Destiny' with social distancing

Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago. This year, Muslims have observed the holy occasion with social distancing.

ID: 69512 | Date: 2021/05/06
Voices of prayers resonate on a night when the holy Quran says angels descend on earth to listen to the wishes of the believers.


It's called Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny. The holy night is believed to be the time when the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).


On Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims keep vigil at mosques, making wishes and asking God's forgiveness for their wrongdoings.


It's the second year in a row that the coronavirus pandemic has overshadowed the occasion.


This is why many families marked the occasion at home, and those who took part in public prayers tried to observe health protocols.


One of the traditions performed on the Night of Destiny is to recite a prayer called Jowshan al-Kabir, where worshippers call God by 1001 different attributes, while urging Him to fulfill their wishes.