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Japanese people enjoy spirit of Muslim holy month of Ramadan

Muslims living in the capital Tokyo as well as non-Muslim Japanese gathered at the mosque which is affiliated with Türkiye's directorate of religious affairs, the Diyanet.

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About the activities ahead of iftar, or fast-breaking dinner, the imam said the meaning of fasting was explained to the Japanese participants. The busiest days are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, he added. "We hosted approximately 15-16,000 guests, of whom 5-6,000 were Japanese, during our iftars at the Tokyo Mosque," he said. They also collected aid for the people affected by two earthquakes that struck Türkiye in early February, Cinar said.