Prices of groceries which witness peak demand during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, have swelled significantly year-on-year owing to hikes in import and transportation costs alongside the value of dollar.

Both savoury and sweet foods are served on Shab-e-barat. This tradition is still alive in many households. Here are some easy recipes for great halwas and some savoury dishes.

Over time, the practice of cooking and distributing halwa and roti have etched themselves as part of our tradition and now, Shab-e-Barat is synonymous to having halwa and bread in the house. On this note, here are a few bread and roti recipes for you try out.

Shab-e-Barat brings with it not only auspiciousness and blessings but also festive vibes and sociable exchanges. While devout Muslims engage themselves in acts of worship, households also get busy getting the best bread for their family and relatives, and distributing it among the needy. Among the hundreds of places that are available to buy bread, here are the top 5 in the city.

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country tonight with due religious fervour.

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed on May 1 as the Shaban moon was sighted in Bangladesh sky yesterday.

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country on May 22 as the Shaban moon was