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Chelsea welcome Muslims to Stamford Bridge during Ramadan

Stamford Bridge became the first Premier League stadium to hold an Open Iftar event as Chelsea opened their doors to the local community on Sunday evening, with hundreds gathering to break their fast pitch side.

Open Iftar - the UK’s largest community event during Ramadan, enables people to gather and do Iftar - the meal to break the fast - together, as well as providing a safe space for mutual dialogue and engagement.

Paul Canoville, the first black player to play for Chelsea, was a guest speaker at the event.

‘It means everything to me seeing that the community is together.