Salat al-Istisqa for rain will be offered across the country today [Friday]. 

The prayer for rain is being offered on the appeal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the nation.  

In a statement, The Prime Minister urged religious scholars and leaders to play their role in organizing Salat al-Istisqa.

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

The Prime Minister said special prayers should be made to Allah so that human life can be relieved of this problem.

He said Salat al-Istisqa should be organized in all mosques under the federal and provincial governments.