seeking) prayers were performed on Wednesday across the Kingdom following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who urged the Muslims to perform Istisqa prayers in cases of delay of rainfall or drought. In Makkah, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, and a number of senior officials performed the prayers along with the other worshippers. The prayers were led by Dr. Saud Al-Shireim, who urged the people to adhere to the teachings of the Prophet. In Madina, prayers were led by Sheikh Abdul-Mohsin Al-Kassem who attributed the delay of the rainfall to the sins committed by the people. He urged the people to repent and pray to Allah Almighty to forgive them.
