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Indonesia Urges Muslims to Pray for Rain Amid Prolonged Drought and Forest Fires
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Indonesia Urges Muslims to Pray for Rain Amid Prolonged Drought and Forest Fires

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a directive urging Muslims nationwide to perform Salat Istisqa, a prayer for rain, due to the escalating drought and forest fires (Karhutla). This exceptional measure highlights the severe impact of the abnormal weather conditions.

Original source: SindonewsMore country news

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