1.   King Fahd already called for one rain prayer last month.

2.   When they fail to come on time, the Saudi king calls for rain prayers to be held.

3.   Saudis have twice already offered up rain prayers this year, but with little apparent success.

4.   The disaster hit after several weeks of drought and blistering heat, which forced the government to call for nationwide special rain prayers.

5.   The disaster hit following several weeks of drought and blistering heat, which prompted the government to call for special nationwide rain prayers.