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Ramadan: Arsenal star Elneny opens prayer room inside Emirates Stadium

Ramadan: Arsenal star Elneny opens prayer room inside Emirates Stadium

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny has launched Arsenal’s players prayer room inside the Emirates Stadium. The multi-faith prayer room will serve both christian and muslim players of any team during matches in the North London Stadium. The launch marked more significance as Muslims across the world commence their annual fasting in the month of Ramadan on Monday. I am so proud to have opened our player prayer...

Ramadan: Chelsea make Premier League history

Ramadan: Chelsea make Premier League history

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....

Ramadan: Everton’s Doucoure putting religion first before work

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure believes playing football will not be a challenge for him to fast in the Islamic month of Ramadan that starts on Thursday. Doucoure has been a regular fixture in the Toffees' midfield and he scored a goal for Sean Dyce's men in their 2-2 Premier League draw against Chelsea, just before the international break. The 30-year-old Mali international admitted it is difficult...

Ramadan: Premier League players allowed to break fast during games

Ramadan: Premier League players allowed to break fast during games

Players across leagues in England will be permitted to break their fast in evening matches during the Holy month of Ramadan. Match officials have been directed to give room for a natural pause in play and to let players break their fast by taking liquids, energy gels or supplements. They are also obliged to identify players who may need to break their fast during the games,...