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UAE President calls for rain prayer across mosques on Oct 9
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed urged a nation‑wide rain prayer ahead of Friday prayers on Oct 9, citing an El Niño‑driven forecast of higher rainfall.
By Felo News Desk · Published
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced a nation‑wide Salaat Al Istisqaa, a prayer for rain, to be performed at all mosques on Friday, 9 October, half an hour before the regular Friday prayer, according to Khaleej Times.
The call follows a forecast from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) that predicts above‑average rainfall across the UAE from October through January, driven by a "very strong" El Niño pattern. The meteorological department warned that heavy rain could occur if conditions become suitable.
Sheikh Mohamed framed the prayer as aligning with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, urging citizens to seek God’s mercy and rain.
Key facts
- Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called for a rain prayer at all UAE mosques on 9 October, half an hour before Friday prayer. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The National Centre of Meteorology predicts above‑average rainfall from October to January, linked to a strong El Niño. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The prayer is called Salaat Al Istisqaa and is presented as following the Prophet’s tradition. (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Sheikh Mohamed calls for rain prayer across UAE mosques on October 9”
