Thane, June 19: In response to mounting concerns over water scarcity and a delayed monsoon affecting the region, a special congregational prayer for rain was organised on Friday in Thane.
According to an official digital announcement shared on June 19, 2026, members of the local Muslim community were invited to perform Namaz-e-Istisqa — a traditional Islamic prayer specifically dedicated to seeking rain during times of drought.
Special prayer held at Rabodi mosque
The special prayer service was scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, commencing at 2:45 pm, immediately following the weekly Jumah (Friday) prayers. The gathering took place at the Jumma Masjid in Rabodi, Thane.
The congregation and subsequent prayers were led by prominent religious scholar Mufti Azimuddin Sahab.
Community organisations support initiative
The event was jointly organised and endorsed by two prominent socio-religious organisations:
IQRA Education Welfare Trust
Sunni Ittehad Committee
The informational poster highlighted the urgency of the situation, urging the public to gather in large numbers to offer collective supplications (duas) for the city, the nation and the global community (ummah) experiencing severe dry spells.
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Prayer rooted in Islamic tradition
The initiative draws on Islamic traditions, citing a well-known narration from the Sahih Bukhari scriptures: "When there is no rain and they see drought, they should offer Istisqa (prayer for rain)."
Organisers expressed hope that the collective community effort would bring much-needed environmental relief and the blessings of rainfall to the region.
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