Chelsea became the Premier League club to hold an open iftar for Muslims in their stadium on Sunday night.
The event organised in partnership with Ramadan Ten Project had dignitaries from Chelsea Foundation in attendance including Lord Daniel Finkelstein and club legend Paul Canoville.
The Blues hosted tens of Muslims at the pitch side of Stamford Bridge for prayers and to break their fast after sunset.
Chair of Chelsea Foundation, Lord Finkelstein (OBE) said the religious act further proves the club’s programme for diversity and inclusion across the community.
“We are a big community with lots of supporters from different backgrounds and we want to honour, respect and share the joy of every single fan,” he said.
“This is about saying yes to love, inclusion, community and yes to everyone who wants to be a Chelsea fan. It’s very special to be the first Premier League club to host an Open Iftar and something we are extremely proud about.”
It was a ticketed event with guests invited from local mosques, youth clubs and supporters networks allowed entry on invitation.
