Ramadan is regarded by Muslims as a time to offer more prayer than usual; Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils.

Towards the end of Ramadan, many Muslims observe the Night of Power (Leylaal-Qadr). The Qur’an describes this night in a chapter named for it; tradition holds that it is the night during which that the first revelation of the Qur’an was sentdown to the Prophet.

It’s not a specific date, and Muslims are instructed to “seek” the Night of Power during the last ten days of Ramadan – particularly on the odd nights (the 23rd, 25th and 27th). The last nights of Ramadan are in any case those that many Muslims regardas the most important, retreating to the mosque to read the Qur’an, reciting special supplications (du’a), and reflecting on the meaning of Allah’s message. It is believed to be a time of intense spirituality, when the believers are surrounded by angels, the gates of heaven are open, and God’s blessings and mercy are abundant.