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BBC News
09-03-2025
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In pictures: People eat at a free Cambridge Iftar
Scores of people gathered to share a meal at a open Iftar - the fast-breaking evening meal of Muslims during free event was organised and hosted by King's College in Cambridge, as worshippers were joined by people of different faiths - and no holy month of Ramadan, sees Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and Tent Project (RTP), a charity that brings people together during the Islamic month, have been hosting about 20 open Itfars across the country. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
07-03-2025
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King's College, Cambridge to host open Iftar during Ramadan
Hundreds of people will share a meal and break their Ramadan fast at a free open Iftar event organised within a Cambridge holy month of Ramadan, which began over the weekend, sees Muslims fast and refrain from eating or drinking between dawn and Tent Project (RTP), a charity bringing people together during the Islamic month, is hosting about 20 open Iftars across the country at iconic venues including Windsor Castle with an aim to bridge Omar Salha said the team had seen an "overwhelming" interest in the project, adding: "It is a great moment of cultural diplomacy .. to raise the profile of inter-faith dialogue - now more than ever." More than 300 people are expected to attend the open Iftar at King's College on will break their fast at about 17:40 GMT after a call to prayer at the dining hall within the university grounds on King's Parade. Worshippers will be joined for their meal by people of different faiths - and no open Iftars are free this year but visitors are encouraged to make a donation if they Salha said: "Food is a great mediator and open Iftar is really what the name says - it's welcoming to all, irrespective of their faith or background."We have been overwhelmed by the invitations and interests from some of Britain's most loved and iconic spaces, who want to open their doors and welcome us too."It is a way of extending our arms to the wider community and turn strangers into friends." 'Spaces of belonging' Ramadan Tent Project started in 2013 with an aim of fostering community ties and over the years it has brought together over a million people across the UK."People see the end product, Mr Salha said. "But it is months of negotiation and conversation to make it happen."It is an excellent example of how methods of bridging can create spaces of belonging for all faiths and none."The dean of King's College Chapel, Reverend Dr Stephen Cherry, said: "We're delighted that Open Iftar is returning to King's College this year."For us it is an important act of hospitality that allows members of the Cambridge community to come together during Ramadan in a spirit of shared learning, respect, harmony and celebration." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
