SUNDAY TIMES KARACHI:The believers will offer special prayers at mosques to seek the mercy and forgiveness of Allah (SWT). The religious clerics would discuss the incident of Mairaj and highlight its importance in the teachings of Islam.

Special prayers and Mahafil will be held in Mosques and other places to seek blessings of the Almighty.

Houses, buildings and streets have been decorated with buntings, candles and colorful lights to celebrate the occasion.

The Muslims observe Shab-e-Mairaj every year on 27th of lunar month of Rajab-ul-Murajab.