Prayer times – Kuwana

Muslim Presence in Kuwana Kuwana, a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is home to a small but established Muslim community. While historical records of early Muslim settlement are limited, the presence of several mosques and prayer rooms in the surrounding region indicates a growing community that has been active for decades. Muslims in Kuwana include both Japanese converts and expatriates from various countries, contributing to the city's multicultural fabric.

Community Implantation and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Kuwana is served by several mapped prayer places in nearby cities. Notable among them is Nagoya Mosque, located about 23 km away in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward, which serves as a central hub for Islamic activities. Other nearby mosques include Suzuka Masjid (18.7 km) and Bait-ul-Ahad Mosque in Tsushima (17.7 km), as well as Jamia Masjid Khatm E Nabuwwat Tobishima (13.3 km). These prayer places, spread across areas like Nagoya, Tsushima, and Tobishima, provide essential facilities for daily prayers and community gatherings.

Prayer-Time Orientation Muslims in Kuwana observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's timezone (Asia/Tokyo). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Kuwana's latitude and the seasons. The Qibla direction for Kuwana is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to Mecca is approximately 9,500 km. The calculation method used for prayer times can be selected by the user to match local conventions.