Dedicated to seeking divine mercy and forgiveness for one's parents.

The Lailatul Qadr Namaz holds immense significance in Dawoodi Bohra Islam, as it:

While many Islamic traditions often observe Laylatul Qadr on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan (often the 27th), the Dawoodi Bohra community has a distinct practice. They believe that this holiest of nights falls on the . This belief is based on traditions passed down through the Fatimid Imams and other revered figures in Shia Islam.

Given that Lailatul Qadr is the night the Quran was revealed, its recitation is central. It is a time to connect deeply with the holy text, often by completing specific portions or focusing on chapters that speak of divine mercy, power, and guidance. The community's leaders, the da'is , have historically "expended great effort, time and resources in ensuring that recitation of the Quran remains at the heart of their followers daily schedules". This effort culminates on the Night of Power, with the community coming together to recite and reflect on the sacred words.

In Islam, Lailatul Qadr is considered a night of immense blessings and mercy. The Quran describes it as a night that is better than a thousand months (Quran 97:3). Muslims believe that on this night, Allah (God) descends to the earth and forgives the sins of those who seek forgiveness. It is a night of spiritual rejuvenation, and Muslims around the world engage in intense worship, prayer, and devotion.

Requesting spiritual and worldly success for the coming year.

The Dawoodi Bohra community has embraced technology to help members fulfill their religious duties. There are dedicated mobile applications, such as the "Dawoodi Bohra App" and "Namaz Awqaat," which provide accurate prayer times ( awqaat ), the complete collection of duas, and other resources for community members worldwide.

The most defining feature of Laylatul Qadr for the Dawoodi Bohra community is the , which begins after sunset and continues uninterrupted until the break of dawn (Fajr).

Before the Namaz , one must understand the date. While many Muslims focus on the 27th night of Ramadan, the Dawoodi Bohra tradition (following the Fatimi Ismaili Imamate) firmly anchors to the 23rd night of Ramadan .

In Islamic tradition, Lailatul Qadr marks the night the Holy Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The Quran describes this night as "better than a thousand months" (Surah Al-Qadr).

A quick, pre-dawn meal is consumed before the fasting time restarts.

Specific voluntary prayers explicitly dedicated to the night's unique blessings.