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

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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
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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