Key Takeaways
- • The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has called on Muslims across Qatar to perform the Istisqa (prayer for rain) on Thursday, November 5, at 5:59am.
- • 136 mosques and prayer grounds nationwide have been designated as sites for the prayer, according to the ministry's statement.
- • The ministry urged worshippers to observe sincere repentance, restore people's rights, fast, and give charity, and called on all able Muslims to attend.
Summary
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has called on Muslims across Qatar to perform the Istisqa, or prayer for rain, on Thursday, November 5, at 5:59am, the Qatar Tribune reported.
In a statement, the ministry said 136 mosques and prayer grounds across the country have been designated for the prayer. The ministry called on all Muslims who are able to attend to take part.
Alongside the prayer, the ministry urged worshippers to observe acts of worship and devotion, including sincere repentance, restoring people's rights, fasting and giving charity. The announcement is a religious directive and does not contain economic or market-related details.
In a statement, the ministry said 136 mosques and prayer grounds across the country have been designated for the prayer. The ministry called on all Muslims who are able to attend to take part.
Alongside the prayer, the ministry urged worshippers to observe acts of worship and devotion, including sincere repentance, restoring people's rights, fasting and giving charity. The announcement is a religious directive and does not contain economic or market-related details.
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