Crowds of citizens and residents perform rain prayer in 125 mosques

Crowds of citizens and residents performed the prayer for rain (Istisqa) at 10:30 a.m. today, Saturday, in 125 mosques across various governorates, in response to an appeal by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and to revive the noble Prophetic tradition of seeking rain and supplicating to God Almighty for rainfall.

The mosques designated by the ministry saw strong attendance from worshippers who gathered to perform the prayer and raise supplications, asking God Almighty to bless the country with beneficial rains, and to make them a source of mercy, goodness, and blessing for Kuwait, its people, and those residing on its soil.

The organization of the prayer in 125 mosques distributed across different residential areas followed an administrative circular issued by the Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs, aimed at facilitating worshippers’ participation and enabling them to perform the prayer in various governorates without the need to travel long distances.

The Istisqa prayer is performed following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when rainfall is delayed, as Muslims turn to God in repentance, seek forgiveness, and make supplications, hoping for His mercy and grace, and praying that He provide water for the land and its people, and spread goodness and blessing.