LAHORE: Salat al-Istisqa, the prayer for rain, was offered across the country on Friday on the appeal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

In the Federal Capital, the main congregation of Salat al-Istisqa was held at the Faisal Mosque. A large number of people participated in the special prayers after Friday prayers.

They prayed to Allah Almighty to end the dry spell and alleviate the health hazards caused by smog.