03-04-2025
More than 250 people attend school's first Community Iftar
More than 250 people attended Co-op Academy Princeville's first Community Iftar.
The event, held on Wednesday, March 26, saw families gather at the primary school, off Legrams Lane, to break their fast during Ramadan.
The evening began with a warm welcome from head of school Gemma Shaw and executive headteacher Rimah Aasim.
Year 5 and 6 pupils then delivered performances, sharing messages about Ramadan, reciting Qu'ran verses, and singing naats and nasheeds.
As the sun set, pupils led a special prayer, the dua, before everyone enjoyed dates and cucumber to end the day's fast.
This was followed by a meal of onion bhajis, samosas, pakoras, chaat, and chicken or vegetarian biryani, with mango dream or red velvet cake for dessert.
Mr Yaqoob, whose children attend the school, said it was a "great event because it's important to share our culture and help everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim, understand what Islam is about and to bring the community closer together."
Ms Shaw said: "This is my first Ramadan at the school, and I've been so impressed by the resilience and positivity of the children that have been fasting.
"I'm incredibly proud of each and every one."
Guests had the chance to hear from SKT Charity and make donations if they wished.
