This was the fourth Iftar event held at the stadium
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Over 120 people attended the event (Image: Manchester City Football Club )
Manchester City opened its doors to Muslim supporters for Ramadan this week. Community representatives and staff held a special Iftar event at the Etihad stadium on Monday evening (March 17).
The occasion marks the fourth annual community Iftar hosted by the Club, with more than 120 guests attending. The evening began with a recitation from the Quran, before representatives from the club and City in the community took the stage to share the ongoing efforts being made to foster a more inclusive environment for Muslim communities.
As dusk approached, a live Adhan, the sacred call to prayer, was played throughout the stadium before guests were offered dates and water to help them break their fast.
With the setting sun, evening prayers took place, followed by a variety of South Asian-inspired food offerings, providing an opportunity for guests to connect and celebrate together as they enjoyed their meal.
Mohammed Ullah, City Matter’s representative for Black, Asian, or Mixed Heritage supporters and chaplain at both Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University as well as co-founder of Blue Crescent, Muslim Supporters OSC, said: “Our fourth Iftar was a remarkable occasion, uniting faith, football, and community. As co-founder of Blue Crescent I’m proud that the Club partnership sets a powerful example, inspiring others to follow.
I'm deeply thankful for the Club’s dedication, consistently supporting their fans and listening to what is important to us.
Their focus on inclusivity builds belonging, ensuring all fans feel welcome – a crucial effort we sincerely value. It was an uplifting night of unity, driven by their exceptional commitment.”
Throughout Ramadan and Eid, the City is running various competitions which can be found on their website here, along with other updates and opportunities throughout this special time.