Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku joined 60 peoples of Leicester City’s Muslim community for Iftar on Wednesday.
Iftar is the Islamic practice of breaking fast after a long day of abstaining from food and water.
The Black Stars forward, who is recovering from a long-term injury, also a devoted Muslim, seized the opportunity to spend time with the members of his faith at the King Power Stadium.
Issahaku engaged several members of the community while also reflecting on the importance of Ramadan.
“It was a special moment to join an Iftar at King Power Stadium. Ramadan is so important to me and many other people across the world, so it was very good to be a part of this,” he said.
“It was nice for me to meet the participants and to see the Club being so welcoming and supportive of opportunities like this.”
The coming together of the Muslim community with the support of Leicester and the Premier League is to promote inclusion in the sport.
Ali Adnan, Premier League Kicks Coordinator at Leicester City in the Community, said: “It was amazing to see so many people come together to celebrate Iftar at King Power Stadium.
“Events like this showcase the power of sport in bringing people from different backgrounds together. It’s not just about football – it’s about building friendships, understanding different cultures, and making people feel welcome in our community.
“Having Abdul join us made it even more special for our participants, as they got to see first-hand how footballers value and respect the traditions of those around them.”
Issahaku has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to the injury but has been responding well to treatment since the setback.
