His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani performed the Istisqaa (rain-seeking) prayer at Al-Wajbah prayer ground on Thursday morning. His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani and HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al-Thani took part in the prayer.

Sheikhs and Ministers, HE the Speaker of the Shura Council, as well as citizens also performed the prayer.

In a sermon after the prayer, the Judge at the Court of Cassation and member of the Supreme Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr Thaqil bin Sayer al Shammari, called on the worshippers to repent, ask Allah for forgiveness, avoid sedition and make supplication to Almighty Allah for rainfall.