Mangaluru, KARNATAKA :

Mangaluru:

The State which is going through a rough time with extreme drought,witnessed a group of Muslims offering special prayers for rain and progress.

South Karnataka Salafi movement organised special prayers at Nehru Maidan. Even women were a part of Namaz-e-Istesqa.

The Khatheeb of Nandavar Salafi mosque, Ahmed Ali Khasimi led the prayers and explained about the importance of water in daily life.

Many devotees were seen expressing their grief for the sins committed and also praying for rain.

Namaz-e-Istesqa is a way to humble oneself before god almighty and look for forgiveness so that rains descend on the city.

source: http://www.newskarnataka.com / NewsKarnataka.com / Home> Cities / May 01st, 2016