Schools across Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana will observe a holiday on Friday, February 14, in observance of Shab-e-Barat, though it is being treated as an optional holiday by the state government.
Shab-e-Barat, which falls on the 15th of Shaban in the Islamic calendar, is widely regarded as the “Night of Forgiveness” and is celebrated with fervor by Muslims around the world. The Telangana government has officially declared February 14 as a holiday for Shab-e-Barat, but it has been categorized as an optional holiday rather than a general one, giving educational institutions the discretion to decide whether or not to close.
While many schools will remain closed on Friday to mark the occasion, not all institutions will follow suit, as it is not a mandatory holiday. The observance of Shab-e-Barat typically involves people visiting the graves of their loved ones, offering prayers, and some fasting in observance of the spiritual significance of the night.
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The state government’s official holiday calendar for February lists three holidays, one of which is a general holiday and two optional. This structure has led to varying decisions by schools in the region about whether they will remain open or shut on February 14.
For those who observe the occasion, Shab-e-Barat is a time for reflection, prayer, and community, with many families marking the night with traditions that have been passed down for generations.
As February 14 approaches, the observance of Shab-e-Barat will bring both a spiritual observance for the community and a brief respite from school for many students and staff in Telangana.
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