In a show of unity and shared concern, thousands of Muslim faithful assembled at an open space in Hong, the administrative headquarters of Hong local government area in Adamawa state.
On Tuesday, they gathered to participate in a special prayer session, known as “Salatul Istisqa’a,” to beseech divine intervention for much-needed rainfall, aimed at safeguarding a bumper harvest.
This marked the third such gathering this year, underscoring the severity of the ongoing drought and its impact on the region’s agricultural prospects.
The prayer session was presided over by the esteemed Imam Zubairu Mahmud Fari, with the honorable presence of the District Head of Hong, Dan-Maliki Adamawa, Alhaji Umar Babangida Mahmoud (Khadimul-Qur’an).
Imam Fari led the congregation in earnest supplications, imploring Allah SWT to heed their pleas for rain and alleviate the hardships faced by the people across the country.
His fervent prayers also included petitions for a bountiful harvest and divine forgiveness of the people’s sins.
The gathering responded with a resounding “Amen,” echoing the sentiments of hope for both a fruitful harvest and divine mercy.
Reports have indicated that Christians in the area also held special prayers in their respective churches, demonstrating the spirit of unity and cooperation among individuals of different faiths.
These Christian prayers were also dedicated to seeking rainfall and a prosperous harvest.
The event itself was organized at the initiative of Dan Malikin Adamawa and the District Head of Hong, Alhaji Umar Babangida Mahmoud.
They issued a directive inviting all Muslims and Christians in their jurisdiction to participate in this joint prayer session, emphasizing the collective need for relief from the drought’s impact on agriculture and livelihoods.