Australia bushfire: Muslims, Christians pray together for rain

According to the Daily Mail, more than 50 men, women and children gathered at Bonython Park in the city of Adelaide in Southern Australia to pray for rain to be sent to Australia’s bushfire victims and 

According to the Daily Mail, more than 50 men, women and children gathered at Bonython Park in the city of Adelaide in Southern Australia to pray for rain to be sent to Australia’s bushfire victims and drought-stricken farmers. 

Priest Patrick McInerey joined the prayer on behalf of the Centre for Christian and Muslim Relations. 

“My friend, Professor Mohamad Abdalla, gave the khutbah (sermon) emphasizing repentance and reliance on God who is Merciful Provider,” he said.

About 500 firefighters continue to battle the fires across multiple parts of Australia. The fires have been burning since late December 2019 and were escalated by recent hot and windy weather conditions.

Nearly half a billion animals have been reported dead in the fires.