27.05.2026 11:00
The excitement of Eid al-Adha was experienced with high participation this year in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Due to the influx of hundreds of Muslims at Tokyo Mosque, the Eid prayer was performed three times because of capacity limitations. Muslims from different countries around the world shared the joy of Eid in the same row.
Muslims living in and around Tokyo, the capital of Japan, shared the joy of Eid al-Adha at Tokyo Mosque. Hundreds of Muslims from Turkey and all around the world flocked to Tokyo Mosque early in the morning to perform the Eid prayer. Due to the high turnout, the congregation spilled into the mosque courtyard, and since the capacity was still insufficient, the Eid prayer was performed three times in succession.
"MUSLIMS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES FLOCKED TO OUR MOSQUE"
Tokyo Mosque Coordinator and Chief Imam Musa Atcı stated in his statement that, as always, there was a high turnout for the Eid prayer this year, saying, "Both our Turkish citizens living here and Muslims from other countries residing here flocked to our mosque to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer."
Atcı, noting that the Eid prayer was performed three times due to the high turnout, said, "May our Lord grant unity and solidarity to our country. May He preserve our state, our country, and our nation. May everyone's Eid al-Adha be blessed."
"WE ARE VERY HAPPY"
Vahit Güzel, who came to Tokyo Mosque to perform the Eid prayer, said, "May everyone's Eid be blessed. People from all over the world came here and performed their prayers. We are very happy. We welcome everyone who can come. Again, may everyone's Eid be blessed."
Mehmet Sait Dinç also commented, "We came to perform the Eid prayer together with many people from the Ummah and different countries. I congratulate the entire Islamic world and wish them a blessed Eid."
"A VERY GOOD OPPORTUNITY"
Egyptian citizen Hişam Abdel emphasized that he was very happy to be at Tokyo Mosque during Eid al-Adha. Noting that Tokyo Mosque is very large, Abdel said, "You can see many Muslims from all over the world here to perform the Eid al-Adha prayer."
Abdel, noting that this is a very good opportunity, congratulated all Muslims on Eid al-Adha.