Football club Chelsea FC plans to host an open Iftar event at their stadium, Stamford Bridge, for the first time ever.
Chelsea FC to Host First Premier League Open Iftar Event in Ramadan 2024
English Premier League club Chelsea is set to make history by hosting the first Open Iftar event in the league during Ramadan 2024. The event, scheduled for March 26 at Stamford Bridge, will be held in collaboration with the award-winning charity, the Ramadan Tent Project.
The Ramadan Tent Project, established in 2013, has connected and convened over half-a-million people from all backgrounds through its annual Ramadan Festival and flagship initiative, Open Iftar. Omar Salha, the founder and CEO of the Ramadan Tent Project, will also be in attendance. It's worth noting that Omar Salha is not identified as the leader of any organization in the provided search results, but he is the driving force behind the Ramadan Tent Project.
The Open Iftar aims to promote religious tolerance and bring people together over shared experiences, as stated by the Ramadan Tent Project. A number of local mosques and members of Chelsea's Muslim community, including supporters and school students, have been invited to attend. Chelsea FC staff will also be present at the event.
Simon Taylor, head of Chelsea Foundation, expressed his delight at announcing the Open Iftar. He emphasised that football and Ramadan bring people together, and this event is a testament to that. The iftar, which is part of the Ramadan fasting month that takes place from March 22 to April 21, will be held on the side of the pitch at Stamford Bridge.
This initiative by Chelsea FC follows in the footsteps of other football clubs, such as Blackburn Rovers F.C., which has previously invited Muslim families to gather for `Eid Al-Adha prayer at Ewood Park. The 2024 theme of the Ramadan Tent Project's Open Iftar is "Belonging".
The Open Iftar at Stamford Bridge is not just a historical moment for Chelsea FC, but also a significant step towards fostering understanding and unity among different communities.
