UAE President calls for rain prayer on Friday, Oct 17

PRESIDENT His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for a prayer for rain, known in Arabic as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed at all mosques across the UAE, on Friday, 17th October, half an hour before the Friday prayer.

The President called upon everyone to pray to Allah Almighty to bless the nation with rain and mercy, in line with the Sunnah (traditions) of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

The prayer will commence half an hour before the Friday prayer.

The Authority stated that the prayer will be performed in accordance with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), seeking Allah Almighty’s mercy and blessings for rainfall across the land.

Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the Authority, commended the noble directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, noting that it reflects his keenness to revive prophetic traditions.

Dr. Al Darei prayed to Allah Almighty to grant His Highness continued good health and to bless the UAE with enduring prosperity and generosity.