Kuwait city: As many as 125 mosques nationwide hosted Istisqaa (rain-seeking) prayer at 10:30 am local time on Saturday, just as recommended by the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) during times of drought.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Al-Istisqa prayer is performed during periods of drought and lack of rain. It is considered a Sunnah (tradition) practiced by Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). The prayer consists of two rakaas, led by an imam and is followed by a sermon.