Today is the 2025 National Day of Prayer in the U.S. What is it? When and why did it start? Here's what to know about the day and how it's observed.

Faith leaders and residents gathered at Laredo City Hall for the National Day of Prayer, offering prayers for families, education and the nation’s future.

Thursday is the National Day of Prayer. It’s held each year on the first Thursday of May, and invites everyone to set aside their differences and pray. Prayer means something different to everyone, but to the people I spoke with,