The Victoria and Albert Museum in London recently hosted an open iftar event during the holy month of Ramadan. More than 400 people participated in the event, which was organized by the

Ramadan Tent Project, a charity that aims to bring communities together and spread the spirit of Ramadan through various initiatives.

The project was started by a group of students at SOAS University of London a decade ago, to invite international students to share iftar and provide them with a home away from home. The charity will organize similar events in 10 cities, including Birmingham, Manchester, Cambridge, and London. The iftar event at Trafalgar Square will be the biggest, and the charity will also host events at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, Stamford Bridge (Chelsea FC's stadium), and American Express Community stadium (Brighton and Hove Albion FC's stadium).

Omar Salha, the founder of the Ramadan Tent Project, noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the project. He extended solidarity to Turkey for last month's deadly earthquakes and said he took part in fundraising campaigns for victims.

Dowshan Humzah, a member of the project's advisory board, said that the charity is bringing different people together at the events. "What we're trying to do is turn strangers into friends and also just build that sense of community, and that's really at the heart of the Ramadan Tent Project," he added.

Humzah also noted that the open iftar event held at a Premier League football club stadium was the first of its kind. The event aims to bring people from different backgrounds together and foster a sense of community.

Overall, the Ramadan Tent Project's open iftar events provide an opportunity for people to break their fast together, regardless of their faith or background. The events help build bridges and promote understanding between communities. Photo by Rept0n1x, Wikimedia commons.