30.03.2025 14:41
In Tokyo, the capital of Japan, the Eid prayer was held three times in a row due to the high participation of Muslims.
Muslims in Japan are experiencing the joy of Eid al-Fitr. In the capital Tokyo, hundreds of Muslims flocked to the Tokyo Mosque early in the morning to perform the Eid prayer. While long queues formed outside the mosque, the Imam of Tokyo Mosque, Musa Atcı, stated that due to the intense interest in the Eid prayer, it was performed three times.
Atcı emphasized that Muslims from all over the world, not just from Turkey, gathered for the Eid prayer held at the Tokyo Mosque, saying, "From here, I wish our country and nation many more Eids in health and happiness. May Allah grant us all the opportunity to reach many more Eids, insha'Allah."
"THE PARTICIPATION WAS QUITE HIGH"
Hamdi Emre, who stated that he was a guest in Japan, mentioned that he came to the Tokyo Mosque to perform the Eid prayer, saying, "The participation was quite high. The Eid prayer was performed three times. I send my greetings to Turkey. I wish everyone a happy Eid." Poram Ayum, a Pakistani citizen sending greetings to all Muslims from Tokyo, said, "Happy Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims. I especially pray for the Muslims in Gaza, Palestine. May Allah protect them. Happy Eid to everyone."
"ISLAM IS THE FASTEST GROWING RELIGION IN JAPAN"
Omar Hayat, a U.S. citizen, expressed his happiness at seeing the Muslim community in Japan at the Tokyo Mosque during Eid al-Fitr, stating, "Islam is the fastest growing religion in Japan. Mashallah. This is very beautiful. I congratulate all my brothers and sisters around the world on Eid al-Fitr," he said.