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Iranians mark Ramadan's Night of Destiny after two years of COVID curbs

Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago. It's the first time in two years that Muslims have observed the divine night without social distancing.

Yusef Jalali

Press TV, Tehran

Voices of prayers resonate on a night when the holy Quran says angels descend on earth to listen to the wishes of the believers. It's called Lailatul Qadr, or the night of destiny. The holy night is believed to be the time when the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad.