Muslims receive food donations at Tokyo mosque
Muslims in Japan
hit hard by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic received a helping hand on Sunday at one of the country’s largest mosques.
They received Halal-certified foods
such as canned beans and instant noodles with no pork ingredients.The items were donated
to Tokyo Camii mosque in the capital’s Shibuya Ward.A Tunisian man in his 30s who lives in Tokyo
says he is glad to receive the food, and that he hopes to overcome his hardships together with other Muslims.
Tokyo Camii
says many students from the Middle East and Central Asia are facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.Mosque leader Muhammed Rasit Alas
pointed out that helping people in need is part of Islam’s teachings.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN News