A NUMBER of events are being held in Bradford to mark Ramadan.

Tomorrow evening, an 'Open Iftar' event, hosted by the Ramadan Tent Project, will be held in Centenary Square.

It will begin at 8pm and invites Muslims and people of all faiths, cultural backgrounds and ages to join together to explore the Islamic faith through food, inspirational talks and discussion.

It's a global campaign and has hosted over 50,000 guests since it began.

The aim of the event is to bridge communities and the invitation to attend is free and open to all.

The Faith Centre, Oakwood Court, City Road, is also inviting people to attend on Saturday, May 26, to join Muslims as they break their fast as part of the Big Date.

The centre joins mosques across the UK which are opening their doors to visitors during Ramadan. Kamran Siddique from the centre said they were expecting around 300 people. He said it was an opportunity to break down barriers. The event is expected to start at 8pm.

The Al Markaz Ul Islami Mosque, Beckside Lane, Bradford, welcomed members of the local community on Monday night to break the Ramadan fast with members of its congregation.

The Mosque Iftar events, organised by Faith Associates, take place each year in more than 100 mosques and Islamic Centres around the UK. The month-long initiative helps to foster mutual understanding through discussion, debate and dialogue by inviting people of all faith and none together to experience the Iftar feast.

Shaukat Warraich, Founder and CEO of Faith Associates, said: “The growth of the Mosque Iftar Initiative over the past six years demonstrates the shared desire for Muslims and non-Muslims to engage with and learn from one another. T

"The mosque, especially during Ramadan, should be more than just a place to pray; it should be at the heart of the community.

“The Quran teaches us to show kindness and generosity to all our neighbours. Mosque Iftars are a great way of doing that, uniting people of all faiths and none.”