Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayers were performed this morning throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in pursuant of the Prophet's Sunnah (Traditions) to perform "Istisqa" prayers in case of drought or delay in rainfall. "Istisqa" prayers were also performed at universities and schools in various provinces of the Kingdom. Istisqa prayer at the Holy Mosque of Makkah was attended by Undersecretary of Principality of Makkah Province Dr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Khudhairi. Istisqa prayer was led by Imam of the Holy Mosque of Makkah Sheikh Dr. Osama bin Abdullah Khayyat who urged Muslims on adherence to the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah, calling on them to pray to Allah Almighty for forgiveness, repentance and the rainfall. In Madinah, the Undersecretary of Principality of Madinah Province Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Juraish, attended the prayer at the Prophet's Holy Mosque. The prayer was led by Imam of the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Salah Al-Budair. He called on Muslims in his sermon to repent their misdeeds and to beseech Allah Almighty for rainfall.
