While millions of Moroccans devote most of their time for prayers and Quran recitation during Laylat Al-Qadr ( the 26th day of Ramadan ) , m...
While millions of Moroccans devote most of their time for prayers and Quran recitation during Laylat Al-Qadr ( the 26th day of Ramadan ) , many Moroccan families , especially in Tinghir , celebrate their kids by bying toys for them.
Photo by : Mohamed Boussakri
Laylat al-Qadr variously rendered in English as the Night of Destiny, Night of Power, Night of Value, the Night of Decree or Night of Measures. It is the anniversary of two very important dates in Islam that occurred in the month of Ramadan. It is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad (salla lahu alaihe wa sallam) . This night is told to be around the last ten days on Ramadan. Its a night where Muslims believe that God blesses everyone, and forgive all sins, accept all prayers as you wish, and the angels come down.
This night is usually thought to be on 23rd (as per fatimid) or 25th or 27th of Ramadan.
Everyone gets ready for Laylat al-Qadr from the first day of Ramadan. The common phrase we, very often could hear, “where are you reviving Laylat al-Qadr?” a question that keeps circulating amidst the believers throughout the month, as a great reminder of its lasting positive effects on the souls, its mystery as well as cryptic marvelous secrets
Apart from the obligatory five prayers the believers perform, voluntary prayers in congregation are conducted on this night from dinner till dawn by a well-trained religious leader, keen on shaking the hearts. The sweet voice and the high meaningfulness of the Koranic verse melt together in complete harmony.
Before the night comes, children have their own celebration which varies from one Moroccan city to another , for same of them , the aint concerning children is to teach them how to fast, be patient to thirst and hunger and meanwhile taste some of the pleasant flavors of fait , in other places like Tinghir , children spend all the day buying new toys and playing traditional games.
