Delhi Traffic Police have made special traffic arrangements for Shab-e-Barat, an Islamic ceremonial festival celebrated on the intervening night of March 7 and March 8 wherein a large number of devotees from Delhi and outside are likely to offer prayers at graveyards and mosques in Delhi. Shab-e-Barat 2023: Delhi Traffic Police Made Special Traffic Arrangements on March 7-8 Night; Check Details.
The word Shab has Persian origins, meaning night, while Barat is an Arabic word that stands for salvation and forgiveness. On the night of Shab-e-Barat, Muslims worldwide ask for forgiveness for their sins from Allah. Shab-E-Barat 2023: Exploring History and Significance of ‘Night of Forgiveness’ Ahead of Holy Ramadan Month.