Open iftar held at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall
08 Apr 2023 11:56am
Hundreds gathered Friday at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London as part of an open iftar -- a community event during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan - BERNAMA / ANADOLU AGENCY
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About 450 people gathered for the fast-breaking meal hosted by the Ramadan Tent Project, an award-winning charity founded in 2013, reported Anadolu Agency.
Speaking before the meal, Turkey's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Osman Koray Ertas, touched on the importance of Ramadan in strengthening ties among people.
He noted the devastating Feb 6 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and said those attending are in solidarity with the Turkish community after the destruction.
Ertas thanked Brits for donations and fundraising campaigns for quake victims.
Jonathan Wilson, a professor at Regent's University London, praised open iftar events and said the gatherings are a very good opportunity to meet people and share experiences. For his part, Dowshan Humzah, Advisory Board Member of Ramadan Tent Project, said the projects are turning strangers into friends - BERNAMA
