JAKARTA - The implementation of the Eid al-Adha prayer by the Indonesian Muslim community in Japan was greeted with enthusiasm and piety, ranging from Hokkaido to Fukuoka, mixed with Japanese local Muslims and from various countries, Wednesday.
At the Asahi Indonesia Mosque, Ashikawa, Asahi, Chiba Prefecture, dozens of Indonesian and various nationalities performed the Eid al-Adha prayer at 08.00 local time. Acting as imam was Dr. Aulia Nugraha, LC, ME., and Khatib Prof.Dr.KH, Arief Imron.
The Coordinator of the Social and Cultural Information Function of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Muhammad Al Aula, who was present with the congregation, invited Indonesian Muslims in Japan to strengthen solidarity among expatriates in Japan and promote Islam Rahmatan lil Alamin.
"We appreciate the management of the Asahi Chiba Indonesian Mosque, which makes the mosque not only a place of worship but also a house of brotherhood for the community with various social activities. This Eid al-Adha moment is a stepping stone for the spirit of sacrifice from each of us to take care of each other and remind, including maintaining good relations with local Japanese residents," said Muhammad Al Aula, launching the statement of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo (27/5).
The Eid al-Adha prayer became more meaningful with the presence of representatives from the Asahi Police who specifically provided material on the rules of law and social norms that apply in Japan.
The manager of the Asahi Indonesian Mosque, Malik Abdul Aziz, appreciated the presence of the Tokyo Indonesian Embassy for the first time at the Asahi Indonesian Mosque, Chiba.
In addition, the presence of the Asahi Police in delivering socialization of Japanese legal rules according to Malik is also a message that mosques can be present well, open, and accepted by the surrounding community.
"Hopefully in the future, the Asahi Indonesian Mosque can continue to be a place of worship as well as a bridge of goodness and friendship between Indonesia and Japan," said Malik Abdul Aziz.
The series of Iduladha prayers was also filled with discussions between the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and the congregation about various experiences of Indonesian citizens in Japan and efforts to continue to improve the services of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo.
Meanwhile, the implementation of the 2026 Eid al-Adha prayer in Japan also took place in Tokyo. The Indonesian Islamic Community (KMII) Japan held the Eid al-Adha prayer in 5 waves at the Tokyo Indonesian Mosque (MIT) with the presence of 2500 worshipers.
Not only that, the organizers also enlivened this year's Eid al-Adha by holding Eid Ceria Idul Adha for children in TK and SD levels.
In addition to MIT, the implementation of the Eid al-Adha prayer for Muslims managed by Indonesian citizens also took place at the Nusantara Mosque, Akihabara, Tokyo. At this 1447H Eid al-Adha prayer, about 500 people attended and took place in 6 waves.
At the Asahikawa Mosque in Hokkaido, in the north of Japan, the implementation of the Eid al-Adha prayer which coincides with a working day and not a national holiday was attended by about 70 worshipers. Merejka also had the opportunity to socialize by eating ketupat and chicken curry after the prayer.
In the southern part of Japan, as many as 300 worshipers performed the Eid al-Adha prayer in the Fukuoka region. The prayer was held in two different locations that were well arranged by the Special Branch Representative Council of Nahdlatul Ulama (MWCINU) Fukuoka and the Special Branch Leadership (PRI) of Muhammadiyah Fukuoka.
Meanwhile, in Gifu Prefecture, the Eid al-Adha prayer was held at the Toki Al-Hidayah Mosque in 2 waves with a total of 100 people. The social activity was closed with light snacks such as rolled dadar and fried tofu.
In addition to the above mosques, Indonesian Muslim communities in several other prefectures throughout Japan also carried out the Eid al-Adha prayer in a solemn manner. The congregation asked for permission from their respective workplaces, and continued to work after attending the Eid al-Adha prayer in the morning.
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