15th Sha'ban · Night of Salvation

Shab-e-Barat Countdown 2026

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What is Shab-e-Barat?

Shab-e-Barat (Laylat al-Bara'ah) is observed on the night of the 15th of Sha'ban — the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a night of mercy and forgiveness, when Allah descends to the lowest heaven and forgives all who sincerely repent.

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A Night of Records

Many scholars narrate that the records of deeds for the coming year are decreed on this blessed night. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah looks at His creation on the 15th night of Sha'ban and forgives all of them except one who associates partners with Him.” (Ibn Majah)

When is Shab-e-Barat 2026?

Shab-e-Barat begins at sunset on the 14th of Sha'ban and lasts until Fajr of the 15th. Since the Islamic calendar is purely lunar, the Gregorian date shifts each year. The countdown above uses the Aladhan API to fetch the verified Gregorian equivalent, and falls back to a mathematical calculation if offline.

The Month of Sha'ban

Sha'ban is the month that directly precedes Ramadan and holds deep spiritual significance. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah fast more in any month than in Sha'ban.” (Sahih al-Bukhari). It is a month of spiritual preparation and renewal.

How to Observe This Night

There is no specific prescribed ritual, but scholars recommend spending the night in voluntary prayer (Nafl / Tahajjud), extensive recitation of Quran, heartfelt du'a seeking forgiveness, fasting on the 15th of Sha'ban, visiting and praying at the graves of loved ones, and giving charity generously.

Night Prayer (Tahajjud)
Recite Quran
Seek Forgiveness
Fast on 15th Sha'ban
Give Charity
Visit Graves & Pray
Resolve Grudges

Frequently Asked Questions

Shab-e-Barat (Night of Salvation) is observed on the night between the 14th and 15th of Sha'ban. It is a night of forgiveness widely observed across South Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Shab-e-Barat begins at Maghrib (sunset) on the evening of the 14th of Sha'ban and continues until Fajr on the 15th. The countdown targets 7:00 PM of that evening.
There is no specific prescribed prayer. Muslims are encouraged to perform voluntary (Nafl) prayers, Tahajjud, recite the Quran, make heartfelt du'a, and sincerely seek forgiveness. Some traditions include reciting Surah Yasin three times.
Yes — fasting on the 15th of Sha'ban is recommended by many scholars. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged fasting throughout Sha'ban, and some narrations specifically mention the 15th as preparation for Ramadan.
On your first visit, the widget immediately calls the Aladhan API and caches the result. After that, it only re-checks on the 29th of the Islamic month after 7 PM — the crescent moon sighting window — to detect if the new month has started. This keeps API calls minimal while staying accurate.