PHOTOS: Hundreds gather for Grand Iftar meal on College Green for first time

Photography 14th April, 2023

As Bristol Muslims break their fast during Ramadan, the event usually held on St Marks Road, this year came to the centre to celebrate Bristol as a city of sanctuary.

Julian Preece

Hundreds of people gathered for a Grand Iftar meal on College Green on Thursday to mark a break in fasting during Ramadan.

A similar event was held on St Marks Road in Easton, the usual venue for the event, last week. But this year a second gathering was organised to welcome more people from across the city.

The theme of this year’s event was celebrating Bristol’s role as a city of sanctuary that welcomes refugees and asylum seekers.

Photographer Julian Preece went along to capture the celebration.

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Nawaaz

April 15, 2023 at 12:24 am

Great photos from a great event!

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Judith Cox

April 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm

Looking forward to visiting Bristol again next week. Interesting articles and events in wonderful Bristol.

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