People across Iran held night vigil in mosques, shrines and praying halls to mark the 23rd of Ramadan which is known as Qadr Night or the Night of Decree. Communal prayer, reciting Qur’an and doing charity work are especially recommended during the nights from 19-23 of the fasting month of Ramadan.

The holy shrine of Abd al-Azim al-Hasani, also known as Shah Abdul Azim in southern Tehran held vigil on Qadr Night (Night of Decree) during the fasting month of Ramadan. Thousands attended the ceremony held inside the shrine, mosque and courtyards of the shrine.

People attended the first night of Laylat al-Qadr vigil at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.

Iranians across the country held vigil in mosques, shrines or at homes to mark Qadr Night also known as the Laylat al Qadr. The Night of Power of Laylat al Qadr falls within the last ten nights of Ramadan. The holiest of nights is the perfect moment for prayer and studying holy Qur’an.