Berat Kandil, also known as Lailet el Barat in Islam, will be observed on Monday evening.

Lailet el Barat or Berat Kandil in Turkish commemorates the entry of Muhammad into the city of Mecca.

Muslims believe that on Lailet el Barat God writes the destinies of all for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past.

It is considered as one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar.

The Head of the Religious Affairs Department Ahmet Ünsal, in a written message wished Berat Kandil to shed light on heavy hearts and minds that are overwhelmed.

Ünsal also expressed the hope that Berat Kandil will be a means of peace and tranquillity for humanity.

The Speaker of the Republic’s Assembly Zorlu Töre also issued a message on Monday in observance of the Berat Kandili.

He drew attention to the need for more unity and solidarity.

Töre also said that everyone should pray for the souls of those who perished in the recent earthquakes as well as the survivors.

Meanwhile, a program will be held at Hala Sultan Mosque this evening and will be broadcast live on BRT 2.