Osaka Expo rejects request for more prayer rooms due to limited space

The organizer of the World Exposition in Osaka has rejected a request for more prayer rooms for Muslims and followers of other religions due to space constraints, a source close to the matter said Monday.With only one prayer room available, which does not cater to a specific religion, there are concerns that the needs of expo visitors may not be met. Around 3.5 million people are expected to come from overseas.While the exact capacity has not been disclosed, an association official said the room is likely to be able to accommodate only a dozen or so people.According to the Japan Association…READ FULL ARTICLE