The Royal statement has been issued in accordance with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sunnah to perform the rain-seeking prayers.

The statement included a plea for everyone to repent and seek forgiveness and return to God Almighty, and to increase in acts of obedience such as: helping people, giving Sadaqa (alms), pray, remembrance of God, insisting in the prayers "Duas" in accordance with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sunnah.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, has set the prayer time, which is 15 minutes after the sunrise in all regions of the Kingdom, with a commitment to applying precautionary measures.