BULLS TO HOLD HISTORIC IFTAR EVENT

Bradford Bulls are delighted to be hosting an Iftar event at Odsal Stadium tomorrow evening – becoming the first Rugby League club in the country to do so.

During Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight, devoting themselves to the Islamic faith. An Iftar event is when people observing Ramadan come together to break their daily fast.

Similar events have been taking place across the city of Bradford in recent weeks, with around the quarter of Bradford’s population identifying as Muslims.

At 7pm tomorrow evening, representatives from the club and the local community join guests including RFL Chief Executive Tony Sutton and Rimla Akhtar OBE, chair of the sport’s Inclusion Board, to share and enjoy an Iftar dinner.

Bradford Bulls Commercial Manager Ian Stafford said:

“We are delighted to be hosting an Iftar event at Odsal Stadium tomorrow evening, which we believe will be the first time a Rugby League club on these shores has held one.

“As a club, we are keen on reaching out to all communities within Bradford and tomorrow’s Iftar event is another example of our inclusive approach. We welcome people of all beliefs and backgrounds to Odsal Stadium.

“I would like to thank Ikram Butt, Siddique Amin and Humayun Islam for their support and guidance. I would also like to thank the RFL for their upcoming attendance and support.”

Rimla Akhtar OBE, Chair of Rugby League’s Inclusion Board, says:

“People from different faiths and backgrounds coming together to share an experience such as this is a wonderful way to break down barriers and show just how inclusive the city can be. Bradford Bulls are to be commended for making this happen and it’s an honour to be invited.”  

Earlier this year Bradford Bulls became the latest professional Rugby League club to sign the Muslim Athlete Charter, demonstrating the club’s commitment to inclusion in the city. Developed by London-based Nujum Sports, the charter aims to encourage the active involvement of Muslim athletes in sport, and to advance inclusion and diversity at all levels.