Ramadan ‘Open Iftar’ held in Birmingham to challenge Islamophobia | I Am Birmingham

Over 200 people gathered in #Birmingham’s Centenary Square over the weekend, for an open community Iftar event to mark the first full week of #Ramadan.
Despite the gloomy weather, the feast attracted attendees from across the #Muslim community, with guests of different faiths and backgrounds showing solidarity amid a rise in Islamophobic hate crime in the UK.
The faithful joined the outdoor reception just before sunset on Saturday (March 16), in anticipation of breaking their fasts, a time of day commonly referred to as ‘Iftar’ during the religious holy month.
Features Saleem Ahmed, Saraya Hussain and Abu Umaymah.

Camera: Adam Yosef
Interviews: Adam Yosef

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