Leicester College collaborated with The City Retreat to organise the 'Big Iftaar,' commemorating Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. At the event, Shaykh Shafi Chowdhury from The City Retreat emphasised the significance of Ramadan for Muslims.
The Adhaan (call to prayer) resounded from the rooftop of the Abbey Park Campus building, gathering a congregation for Maghrib Salah, the sunset prayer, for both men and women. Following this, staff and students from the College generously provided complimentary Iftaar meals—a tradition observed at sunset during Ramadan to break the day's fast.
The event was sponsored by One Nation and The Empire Hall, and fundraised £200 for humanitarian aid.
Verity Hancock, Principal at Leicester College, said: “We were delighted that so many people from the local community were able to join our staff and students, of all faiths, to celebrate this important date in the Islamic holy month.”
Shaykh Shafi from The City Retreat, added: “We would like to extend our gratitude to Leicester College for hosting this first Big Iftaar. It was a wonderful event, bringing together so many different people to celebrate Ramadan with us.”
