UAE President Orders Prayers for Rain Ahead of Friday Worship
Automated summary•7 October 2026 at 12:26
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed mosques across the country to hold prayers for rain on Friday, October 9.
The prayers, known as Salat al-Istisqa, are to take place half an hour before the regular Friday prayer.
The directive applies to all mosques in the United Arab Emirates, setting a common time for the observance nationwide.
Salat al-Istisqa is an Islamic prayer in which worshippers ask God for rainfall. It is distinct from the weekly Friday prayer.
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