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Coronavirus pandemic: Muslims in Japan to join 'call to pray for humanity'

Religious leaders and people from around the world will pray and fast for humanity on May 14.

Japanese Muslims have announced their participation in an initiative to pray and fast for humanity on Thursday, May 14, 2020, in response to a call made by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity.
Kimiaki Tokumasu, President of the Japan Muslim Association, called on Muslims in Japan to join the initiative, in cooperation with followers of other belief systems, to come together and contribute towards attaining human fraternity and peace during the pandemic and beyond.
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity recently issued a statement calling on all religious leaders and people from around the world to pray and fast for humanity on May 14.
Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, along with many religious, political and social figures announced their participation in the event.