TOKYO: Muslims living in areas without mosques — whether due to war, natural disasters, or poor environmental conditions — may soon have access to mobile mosques, thanks to a Japanese company that aims to provide “Mobile Mosques” for Arabs and Muslims.
The Mobile Mosque, a unique creation designed and manufactured by Yasu Project Co., Ltd., uses the loading platform of a large truck as its prayer room, showcasing human ingenuity and adaptability.
A mobile mosque unit was recently displayed in the Tokyo Tower area, where a group of Muslims performed prayers after washing their hands, feet, and faces using water provided by the mobile mosque.
Sasaki Takashi, the Chief Executive Officer of Relive Co. Ltd., distributed T-shirts, and caps from the RELIVE gear collection, which is designed to enhance mobility. He said this gear is perfect for supporting flexibility during prayer movements and has many potential applications, ranging from performance sports to everyday wear.
Inoue Yasuharu, CEO of Yasu Project Co., Ltd. shared with Arab News Japan that the Mobile Mosque offers a peaceful environment for prayer when traditional prayer rooms are unavailable. This includes situations during disasters, at event venues, or in areas lacking mosques. The Mobile Mosque has been utilized both domestically and internationally, he said.
Arab and Muslim diplomats in Tokyo reacted positively to the Mobile Mosque, with several stating that it would greatly benefit their communities back home. This positive feedback underscores the project’s potential to create a meaningful impact.
A fund has been established in Japan to manufacture and operate a mobile Islamic prayer facility. The Mobile Mosque Peace Contribution Project announced the creation of this fund with the aim of “realizing a society where all people can live together peacefully, beyond religious and cultural differences.” This vision holds promise for a more harmonious future.
The fund intends to partner with companies connected to the Islamic world and will collect a portion of profits from its economic activities as donations.
The first Mobile Mosque can expand to 48 m² and accommodate up to 50 people. It includes outdoor taps and a washing area for pre-worship cleansing. The company plans to reach out to the relevant authorities to explore the possibility of exporting the Mobile Mosque to the Middle East.
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Japanese company plans to export Mobile Mosques to the Middle East
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Japanese company plans to export Mobile Mosques to the Middle East
- The Mobile Mosque uses the loading platform of a large truck as its prayer room
- Arab and Muslim diplomats in Tokyo reacted positively to the Mobile Mosque
Albanese tells Australia to ‘turn the heat down’ after bomb threat
- Australian prime minister evacuated from his residence in Canberra late on Tuesday following a security threat
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he did not take his security for granted, after he was evacuated from his residence for several hours following an alleged bomb threat.
Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra late on Tuesday following a security threat, and returned a few hours later after nothing suspicious was found.
Police said there was no ongoing threat.
“I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake,” Albanese said at an event in Melbourne on Wednesday.
“We can’t take these things for granted.”
State broadcaster ABC said on Wednesday the threat was linked to Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance troupe banned in China that is due to perform in Australia this month. The message sent to the group’s local organizers falsely claimed that explosives had been placed around Albanese’s residence, and would detonate if the group performed in the country, the ABC reported.
Police declined to comment on the source of the threat.
New York-based Shen Yun did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier on Wednesday Albanese posted on Instagram a photo of his dog standing by a door at The Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, with a caption thanking police for their work.
Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra late on Tuesday following a security threat, and returned a few hours later after nothing suspicious was found.
Police said there was no ongoing threat.
“I think it’s just a reminder, take every opportunity to tell people, turn the heat down for goodness sake,” Albanese said at an event in Melbourne on Wednesday.
“We can’t take these things for granted.”
State broadcaster ABC said on Wednesday the threat was linked to Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance troupe banned in China that is due to perform in Australia this month. The message sent to the group’s local organizers falsely claimed that explosives had been placed around Albanese’s residence, and would detonate if the group performed in the country, the ABC reported.
Police declined to comment on the source of the threat.
New York-based Shen Yun did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Earlier on Wednesday Albanese posted on Instagram a photo of his dog standing by a door at The Lodge, his official residence in Canberra, with a caption thanking police for their work.
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