The ?Muslim? community is observing 'Shab-e- Bara'at' or the 'Night of Forgiveness' ? ?with religious zeal? today.<br/><br/>The occasion marks the special prayers where faithfuls ?will be visiting mosques and the graveyard of family members? in the night at Lucknow and the other places of the state today.?<br/><br/>Elaborate security arrangements have been made to ensure law and order at sensitive places in the state.<br/><br/>?AIR Lucknow correspondent reports, the significant distinction of this night, according to Islamic belief, is that it falls on 15th Sha'aban?, the 8th month of Islamic calendar which also indicates that the sacred month of Ramzan is just around the corner.<br/><br/>It is believed that on this night the Taqdeer or the 'fate' is finalised for everyone including births and deaths by Almighty for the forthcoming year.?<br/><br/>On the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, Allah ?the ?Almighty showers His infinite mercy and blessings on human beings.<br/><br/>People gather at mosques after ?Namaz of ?Isha and offer night-long special prayers?. ?Besides, the Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons highlight the teachings of Islam and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet ?Mohammad.