Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for rain prayers on Thursday

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called for performing Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Thursday, February 1.

A statement issued by the Saudi Royal Court on Tuesday, January 30, said that the performance of the prayers is sunnah (an action of the Prophet Mohammed) to bless the nation with rain and mercy.

The statement urged everyone to seek forgiveness and repentance from Allah, perform good deeds and charities, and pray for rain.