Tonight is the first night of al-Qadr

In Azerbaijan today, they celebrate the first of four possible nights of predestination - Laylat al-Qadr (Ahya, Qadr) in the month of Ramadan.

This year, the second night will fall on March 20, the third on March 22, and the last on March 26.

The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in parts over 23 years, and on the night of al-Qadr it was revealed in its entirety. Since the exact date of this event is not specified in the Quran, believers celebrate it on one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan - the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th.

On this blessed night, Muslims read prayers, ask for forgiveness from the Almighty, and read the Quran.

Note that the Ramadan holiday in Azerbaijan this year will be celebrated on March 30 and 31.