Northampton Town FC hosts first-ever Iftar event during Ramadan
A football club has hosted an Iftar event for the first time in its 128-year history.Northampton Town Football Club opened Sixfields Stadium to members of the county's 14 mosques on Monday, offering them a space to pray and share a meal.Iftar is the name given to the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan, when many Muslims abstain from food and drink during daylight hours.Ygor Santos, the club's fan engagement officer said: "This is about bringing communities together. This is the first official [Iftar], and, hopefully, it's the first of many."
During the event, guests stood by the pitch with prayers held on the stadium concourse. The initiative was led by Raff Miah from the Northamptonshire FA, who wanted to recognise Ramadan.Mr Miah wants the event to be even bigger next year: "Ultimately, we want to go out on to the pitch and do the call to prayer, the Adhan."
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