English Premier League membership Chelsea on Sunday hosted their first-ever Open Iftar, a group occasion throughout Ramadan within the UK, at residence stadium Stamford Bridge.
Hundreds of individuals gathered within the West London floor to have iftar, or fast-breaking meal. The occasion was held in collaboration between Chelsea Foundation, the membership’s charitable arm, and Ramadan Tent Project, an award-winning charity based in 2013.
The night, a primary for the membership and a Premier League stadium, began with temporary speeches, adopted by prayers by Imam Safwaan Hussein from Battersea Mosque.
Chelsea Foundation head Simon Taylor, Board Director of the inspiration Lord Daniel Finkelstein, Islamic Relief’s UK Director Tufail Hussain, and Dowshan Humzah, advisory board member of the Ramadan Tent Project had been among the many attendees.
Paul Canoville, who was the primary Black participant to play for Chelsea, additionally attended the occasion.
Speaking to Anadolu, Omar Salha, the founding father of Ramadan Tent Project, stated they’re aiming to carry folks collectively and make them perceive extra concerning the holy month.
“Football unites people, but also Ramadan unites people and Open Iftar turns strangers into friends,” he stated, including that at such occasions folks of various ages and faiths meet.
The venture additionally organized one other fast-breaking meal gathering on the well-known Victoria and Albert Museum in London on Friday, which was attended by greater than 400 folks.
The organizers thanked all those that attended the dinner, saying: “10 years of Open Iftar and we were so pleased to make history by having it take place pitch-side at Chelsea. Thank you to all those who attended, our speakers, sponsors and hardworking volunteers who made this iftar historic.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
