Audio By Carbonatix
The king of Morocco called for all mosques in the country to pray for rain on Friday, amid a shortage threatening the country's agriculture.
King Mohammed VI had issued a royal decree asking Moroccans to "to implore the Almighty to spread his benevolent rains on the earth".
The lack of rainfall is hindering the country's seasonal cereal production.
Earlier this month 15 people were killed in stampede for food aid, as costs have risen amid shortages.
Morocco's cereal production saw a 70% drop amid abnormally dry weather last year
About 40% of the country works in the agricultural industry, and a drought last year left tens of thousands without work.
The Friday prayers were headed by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, according to local media.
Praying for rain in times of scarcity is an Islamic tradition said to date back to the Prophet Muhammad.
Latest Stories
-
Duvor Klu, Hua crowned champions as J30 Accra Week 1 concludes
9 minutes -
Gov’t to make rural telephony services cheaper by first quarter of 2027 – Sam George
33 minutes -
National Chief Imam remains Ghana’s strongest symbol of interfaith harmony – Mahama Ayariga
49 minutes -
Gov’t to upgrade all rural telephony networks to 4G capability – Sam George
1 hour -
‘We’ve never seen a CJ in our judiciary system who is everywhere like MTN’ – Janet Nabla
1 hour -
Lawyers, prosecutors fume over abandoned 26-year-old Upper West High court project
1 hour -
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
2 hours -
Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
2 hours -
US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
2 hours -
Health Minister to brief media on Free Primary Healthcare programme on Monday
2 hours -
‘It was inappropriate to make that comparison’ – Dr Pumpuni Asante on CJ’s SOE comment
2 hours -
Photos: Final-day shopping continues at Joy FM Back-to-School Discount Fair
3 hours -
Darkey and Frimpong set up J30 Accra boys’ doubles final
3 hours -
When war takes more than territory: The human cost of conflict
3 hours -
Review SHS placement policy to give more BECE candidates access – Kwesi Kwarteng
3 hours