Nationwide Namaz-e-Istisqa to be performed today

ISLAMABAD: Namaz-e-Istisqa, prayer for rain, will be performed today (Friday) in the entire country to combat the toxic smog.

The prayer is performed in open spaces and an appeal will be made to Allah for the much-needed rain to combat the impact of the ongoing smog crisis.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday appealed to the nation to perform Namaz-e-Istisqa and seek Allah’s mercy.

Rainfall across country expected to alleviate ongoing air pollution

He said the rain would improve the environment and greatly help get rid of diseases.

The prime minister asked the federal and provincial governments to arrange the rain prayer in the mosques across the country.

He urged the scholars and religious leaders to play their role in organising the prayer.