Holy Shab-e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 3 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country today.

The Arabic month of Shaban will begin from January 21.

The decision was made at a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee held at Islamic Foundation’s Baitul Mukarram office this evening.

Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Kamal Uddin was present at the meeting.

The announcement was made after analysing data collected from the district administrations, Islamic Foundation, Bangladesh Meteorological Department, and Space Research and Remote Sensing Institute.

Shab-e-Barat is observed on the 15th night of Shaban. Muslims offer special prayers, recite the Quran, and take part in other religious rituals on the occasion.