Kuwaiti Ambassador holds Iftar for Muslim community in Tokyo September 11, 2009

Heads of Islamic centers in Japan lauded Kuwait's role in supporting Muslims around the world, out of belief in the message of peace that this religion carried. This came during an Iftar (fast-breaking meal) held by Kuwaiti Ambassador Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi for members of the Arabic-Islamic Institute, the Islamic Center of Japan, the Japanese Muslim Association, and the Islamic Waqf (endowment) Society in Japan. Arab and Muslim figures also attended the event.
President of the Japanese Muslim Association Dr. Saleh Al-Samarraei lauded Kuwait's role in supporting Muslims around the world, and especially in Japan, noting that the first contribution made to the association in the 1960s was from Kuwait. He emphasized the generosity of the Kuwaiti government and people in this respect. Those present exchanged views over means to enlighten people here about Islam within the frame of Japanese laws, and to shed light on its teaching of tolerance and moderation. On his part, Ambassador Al-Otaibi said that Kuwait spared no effort in supporting Muslims around the world, out of belief in the message of Islam that called for respecting others regardless of their beliefs and religions.