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    When is Laylat al-Qadr, the night of power, and why is it important?

    by Charlie Duffield Apr 05, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana / Reuters

    Laylat al-Qadr is the holiest night in Islam. Ramadan is held during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time for spiritual reflection, acts of charity, and spending time with loved ones.

    This year, Ramadan began in the UK on the evening of March 11,

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