Damascus, Syria - March 26, 2025 DAMASCUS, SYRIA (MARCH 26, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) SHOTLIST: 1. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF HISTORIC UMAYYAD MOSQUE/ SYRIANS COMING TO MOSQUE TO WORSHIP AND OBSERVE LAYLAT AL-QADR DAMASCUS, SYRIA - MARCH 26: Syrians observed Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Power, on Wednesday, March 26, at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. This event represents the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad, and it occurs as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan approaches the celebrations of Eid Al-Fitr. The exact day of the night is not officially known but Muslims are told to search for Laylat Al Qadr during the last 10 days of Ramadan, particularly on the odd nights. The night is referred as Laylat al-Qadr in the Quran and in Islamic belief. The last 10 days of Ramadan are considered to be some of the greatest days and nights of the year as Allah says in the Muslim holy book that "the Night of Decree is better than a thousand months." Muslims usually worship, perform prayer, and recite the Quran on this night. Also, it is said that Prophet Muhammad said, "Whoever stays up (in prayer and remembrance of Allah) on the Night of Qadr, fully believing (in Allah's promise of reward) and hoping to seek reward, he shall be forgiven for his past sins." Although the exact date remains unknown, Laylat al-Qadr is widely believed to be the 27th night of Ramadan. Muslims around the world fast during Ramadan, which means that they cannot eat or drink anything during the hours of daylight. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. At the end of the fasting month, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr for three days.