Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has called for the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer to be performed throughout the Kingdom on Thursday, Shaban 24, 1447 AH, the Royal Court said in a statement.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the statement urged everyone to supplicate to Allah Almighty for forgiveness, repentance, good deeds, and rainfall.