President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday greeted the countrymen and Muslims across the world on the occasion of holy Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Power or Decree in Ramadan, to be observed today.
In separate messages, they prayed for continued peace, progress and prosperity of the country, whole world and the Muslim Ummah.
In his message, the President said the holy Lailatul Qadr is superior to a thousand nights. This night is “very sacred and full of virtues” for the mankind.
Allah has revealed the holy Quran on this night, he added.
“On this night, Almighty Allah opens up His store of blessings and forgiveness. Therefore, the significance of this glorified night is immense,” the President said.
Noting that the Islam is religion of peace and welfare, President Hamid said Almighty Allah would fill everybody’s life with His unlimited blessings on this night.
The President prayed for forgiveness, blessing, progress and welfare of all on the occasion.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a separate message, also greeted countrymen as well as whole Muslim Ummah of the world on the occasion of Lailatul Qadr.
Terming the Lailatul Qadr as a glorified night of Ramadan, the Premier mentioned that the holy Quran was revealed on this night to show mankind the path of emancipation.
“I pray to Almighty Allah for continued progress, peace and welfare of our beloved motherland and the Muslim Ummah on this holy night,” she added.
