In a significant spiritual initiative, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has urged citizens across the Kingdom to participate in a special rain-seeking prayer, known as Salat Al-Istisqa, on Thursday, November 13. This call comes as part of a broader regional effort to address prolonged drought conditions and seek divine intervention for much-needed rainfall. The prayer, deeply rooted in Islamic tradition, involves two rak‘ahs (units of prayer) where worshippers repent and beseech God for mercy and relief. It is traditionally followed by a khutbah (sermon) in which the imam emphasizes repentance, charity, and acts of kindness, encouraging the community to seek forgiveness and ease the hardships of others. The Saudi Royal Court issued a statement highlighting the importance of increasing voluntary acts of worship, such as giving charity and performing extra prayers, in the hope of divine relief. This spiritual appeal is not isolated to Saudi Arabia. Neighbouring Kuwait witnessed a similar initiative on November 8, with dozens participating in rain prayers across 125 mosques nationwide. The United Arab Emirates also held a rain prayer on October 17, following a call from President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. These collective efforts underscore the region’s reliance on spiritual practices to address environmental challenges and foster communal solidarity.