Football club Aston Villa intends to organized an open Iftar during the Islamic month of Ramadan, following in the footsteps of Chelsea FC.
Aston Villa FC to Host Open Iftar at Villa Park in Ramadan 2024
Aston Villa Football Club has announced that it will be hosting an Open Iftar at Villa Park in Ramadan 2024, marking the first time the club will be hosting an Iftar event. This collaboration with the award-winning charity, The Ramadan Tent Project, is set to increase community harmony and foster a sense of belonging among its attendees.
The Open Iftar, the Ramadan Tent Project's flagship initiative, is a unique opportunity for people to break fast together, turning strangers into friends. This year, Aston Villa will join Chelsea, Queen's Park Rangers, and Brighton & Hove Albion as the fourth football club to host the Open Iftar event in Ramadan 2024.
Mohammed Rahman, an administration assistant at Aston Villa Foundation, expressed his excitement about the Open Iftar at Villa Park in Ramadan 2024, stating that it is a great way to open doors to the Islamic community of Birmingham. Ahmed Ali, the intervention coordinator at the Foundation, is equally passionate about ensuring the club and Foundation are at the heart of the community. He emphasized that hosting the Iftar, midnight Ramadan Football Tournaments, and community sessions will bring together the local community to rejoice and celebrate the month of Ramadan in 2024.
Iftar, which means breaking the fast during Ramadan, holds a special significance for Mohammed Rahman as a practicing Muslim. It provides him with the opportunity to meet with and break fast with members of his local community. The iftar, midnight Ramadan Football Tournaments, and weekly community sessions are steps Aston Villa is taking to support the local community in Ramadan 2024.
The blessed month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23, according to astronomical calculations. The Open Iftar at Villa Park is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5 in Ramadan 2024. Weekly Health and Wellbeing sessions will continue to run as normal, with activities adjusted to accommodate for those observing Ramadan in 2024.
Ahmed Ali, in his role, is dedicated to ensuring that Aston Villa is at the forefront of community engagement. He stated that the Open Iftar at Villa Park in Ramadan 2024 is just one example of the club's commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and promoting community harmony.
The Ramadan Tent Project is an established charity that was founded in 2013. It has made a significant impact in promoting community integration and fostering a sense of belonging among its attendees. The charity's collaboration with Aston Villa for the Iftar event in Ramadan 2024 is expected to further its mission of turning strangers into friends.
In conclusion, Aston Villa's decision to host an Open Iftar at Villa Park in Ramadan 2024 is a significant step towards fostering community engagement and promoting a sense of belonging among its attendees. The event is expected to bring together the local community to celebrate the month of Ramadan in 2024 in a meaningful and memorable way.
