{
  "id": 12848350,
  "title": "Sharjah mosques to hold rain prayers on Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sharjah-mosques-to-hold-rain-prayers-on-friday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-mosques-to-hold-rain-prayers-on-friday-1.500703071"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mosques in the emirate of Sharjah will convene special rain prayers at 11:38am on Friday, according to a recent announcement by the Department of Islamic Affairs. This prayer, known as Salaat Al Istisqaa, will be conducted in all mosques where Friday prayers are held. The decision aligns with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad and follows President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's directive. The UAE President had instructed that rain prayers should be performed across the country at 30 minutes before the regular Friday prayer. Salaat Al Istisqaa is a customary Islamic prayer aimed at soliciting rainfall and divine mercy, typically involving supplication and repentance. Sharjah is preparing 698 mosques to accommodate the Eid Al Adha prayers during the week. Additionally, the UAE government is urging residents affected by adverse weather conditions to pray at home during this period.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Mosques across Sharjah will perform special prayers for rain at 11:38am on Friday, the emirate's Department of Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday. The prayer, known as Salaat Al Istisqaa, will be held at all mosques in the emirate where Friday prayers are performed. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The department said the prayers would…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}