Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The prayers, known as Salat Al Istisqa, are performed to ask God for rain and mercy. Antonie Robertson / The National
The tradition is performed across the Gulf when rainfall is delayed. Antonie Robertson/The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The rites across the UAE come after President Sheikh Mohamed called for rain prayers to be held in all mosques in the country on Saturday, December 7, at 11am.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Worshippers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa gives an address. Antonie Robertson / The National
The call for prayer comes as the nation celebrates Eid Al Etihad to mark the anniversary of the foundation of the UAE.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The prayers, known as Salat Al Istisqa, are performed to ask God for rain and mercy. Antonie Robertson / The National
The tradition is performed across the Gulf when rainfall is delayed. Antonie Robertson/The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
The rites across the UAE come after President Sheikh Mohamed called for rain prayers to be held in all mosques in the country on Saturday, December 7, at 11am.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Worshippers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa gives an address. Antonie Robertson / The National
The call for prayer comes as the nation celebrates Eid Al Etihad to mark the anniversary of the foundation of the UAE.
Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikh Dr Fares Al Mustafa leads the prayers for rain at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National