Islam

In January 2007, area Muslims won an agreement with local residents to build a mosque in Hakata-ku. Until it is completed, prayers have been taking place in private homes or around university campuses, as students form the majority of the local Muslim community.

Fukuoka Masjid Islamic Center (FIC) and Islamic Culture Centre Kyushu (ICCKyu) are the meeting points for all Muslims in Fukuoka. http:// masjid.azhar.jp/English/main.html

Kyushu University Moslem Students Association (KUMSA) serves the Muslim student body of all Kyushu University campuses. 6-10-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku. Tel 092-642- 2156.

Azhar Halal Food provides Halal meat. Near the Hakozaki Campus of Kysuhu University, opposite Hakozaki-kyudaimae subway station. http://shop.azhar.jp/ihf/mise/