Asaduddin Owaisi announces special rain prayers on July 26 'Salat al-Istisqa'

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, on Wednesday, July 15, announced special prayers for rain.

As monsoons evade Telangana, farmers are facing water shortages. There has been a 19 per



cent monsoon deficit in the state.

Owaisi announced Salat al-Istisqa (special prayers for rain) on July 26 (Sunday) at 8 am. 

The prayers will seek rainfall and relief as over 20 districts face deficient rains.