Hundreds break fast in open air at London’s iconic Tate Modern

Many gathered for the fast-breaking meal hosted by the Ramadan Tent Project, an award-winning charity founded in 2013

Hundreds gathered Saturday at London’s iconic Tate Modern for an open iftar, or fast-breaking meal, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Many gathered for the fast-breaking meal hosted by the Ramadan Tent Project, an award-winning charity founded in 2013.

After the recitation of the adhan, or call to prayer, Muslims broke their fasts, which was followed by a congregational prayer.

Tate Modern’s program director, Catherine Wood, enjoyed hosting the open iftar.

Touching on the Turbine Hall, the venue for the event, she noted that it was “incredible” to be there. The museum has a collection and a program of artworks from all over the world.

“It’s a space that’s both a kind of public square and a gallery, and I think it’s beautiful that we can sit here. We can come together, and we can also create this image of being together, which is so powerful,” added Wood.

Dowshan Humzah, the advisory board member of the Ramadan Tent Project, said the aim is to unite people regardless of faith.

“Open Iftar, being open to all, whether people are fasting or not, Muslim or not, faithful or not. We aim to bring everyone together to have the opening of the fast,” he added.

Saying that open iftar’s theme is heritage this year, Humzah noted that it is a “thread that connects all of us.”

Tarin came to the iftar event and told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the initiative was all about unity and celebrating “our Islamic blessed month.”

“I especially came out just to support the initiative, and I think it’s fantastic, especially to bring non-Muslim communities here as well,” she added.

Source: AA

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