In Egypt, more than 30,000 Muslims gathered to pray for what is believed to be the night of destiny, known in Arabic as Laylatu Al-Qadr. Muslims memorize on this night the first revelation of the Holy Quran and believe that Allah listens to their prayers. Cairo-based photojournalist Hamada Elrasam has more from Cairo.
Ramadan's Night of Destiny in Cairo
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Ambulances wait to aid people who collapse from overcrowding and heat at Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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Muslims attend the prayers and some follow the Imam’s recitation in their Qurans in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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A young Muslim takes a break from the prayers, which lasted a few hours in Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo, Egypt, May 31, 2019.
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Muslims gathered in mosques across Egypt, especially in the first mosque built in Egypt and Africa, Amr Ibn al-As mosque, in old Cairo district, May 31, 2019. On Ramadan’s 27th night, Muslims pray in groups on what is believed to be the night of destiny.