Rogatory Prayers performed at Al-Masjid Al-Aâdam in Rabat in presence of Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid

Rogatory prayers (Salat Al Istisqae) were performed on Friday at Al-Masjid Al-Aâdam in Rabat, upon orders of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithfuln thus perpetuating the tradition of the Prophet Sidna Mohammed, may peace and blessings be upon him, whenever rain is scarce.

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid participated in the rogatory prayers.

In an atmosphere of piety, the faithful, led by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, made their way on foot to Al-Masjid Al-Aâdam. Children, pupils from Quranic schools, and students from the Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams, Morchidines and Morchidates prayed and implored the Almighty to shower His blessings, His rains and His mercy on the Kingdom, for “He is the One Who sends down rain after people have given up hope, spreading out His mercy,” (Holy Quran).

Whenever rain is scarce, Moroccans perform rogatory prayers to implore God to shower His beneficent rains on the earth as a sign of mercy for His creatures, in accordance with the verses of the Holy Quran: “Call upon Me: I will answer your prayers”, “Seek your Lord’s forgiveness, ˹for˺ He is truly Most Forgiving. He will shower you with abundant rain.”