The Amiri Diwan has officially announced that His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, has called for the nation to observe the Salaat Al Istisqaa—a traditional prayer for rain—on Thursday, November 5. The Emir is scheduled to join the congregation at the Lusail prayer ground to participate in these devotions. This call comes as the Qatar Meteorology Department tracks potential cloud formations that could bring showers to the region, though temperatures in Doha currently remain high in the 30s.

In Islamic tradition, Salaat Al Istisqaa is a sunnah observed to seek God’s mercy and blessings, particularly in arid climates like the Arabian Gulf where water is essential. The prayer, which consists of two rak'ahs, is deeply rooted in the practices of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and encourages the faithful to approach the ceremony with humility and a spirit of supplication. This observance reflects a wider cultural tradition in the region, similar to the prayers held recently in the UAE, as communities come together to humbly request rainfall.