Delhi, Feb. 24 -- One of the holiest festivals of the year is here and we cannot wait for it already. Shab-e-Barat is a cultural celebration observed by the Muslim community all over the world - mainly in South Asian, Central Asian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern parts of the world. In India, Shab-e-Barat is observed by the Muslims. It is the day to seek forgiveness for the sins and the wrongdoings. As we gear up to celebrate the festival, here's all that you need to know about the auspicious day.

Shab-e-Barat is observed on the fifteenth night of the month of Sha'ban - the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. In India, Shab-e-Barat is expected to be observed on the night of February 25. The day falls on a Sunday.

In many countries...