Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques calls for rain seeking (Istiska) prayer on Wednesday

Riyadh, January 12, SPA--The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud called for the performance of rain
seeking (istiska) prayer all over the Kingdom on Wednesday, January
14, the Royal Court said in a statement issued today.

In view of the country's need for rain and in pursuit of Sunnah
(tradition) of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) during the delay
of rain fall, the Monarch called for rain seeking prayer, urging all
on more repentance, worship, benevolence and charity so that Almighty
Allah accept their prayers, the statement added.

The King also directed to perform rain seeking prayer at universities
and schools throughout the Kingdom's regions

--SPA