Chicago – March 16, 2025
The great Britain is officially and formally a Christian country. However today the population of Muslims in England is fast increasing. The British government for the first time has organized and held an Iftar party in the holy month of Ramadan to Muslims and it can be said to be historical given the fact that British is essentially and basically a Christian country.
Three hundred common Muslim took part in the historical Iftar party and the prime minister Starmer and the royal family was also present at the momentous occasion. The organization of the Iftar party and invitation to the common Muslims portrays that Britain is a secular democracy and it treats Muslims who constitute a large section of its population with equity. The important occasion was marked by the gracious presence of UK prime minister Keir Starmer, who stated that British Muslims are facing hardships, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Speaking at the event, Starmer stated ,’’I know [this] has been a very difficult time for Muslims in the United Kingdom with the pain of the conflict in Gaza and the sufferings of the Palestinians .
The PM expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and thanked them for their contributions to British society.
The event , called “The Big Iftar”, was organized by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims and took place on March 4,2025. Traditionally, Ramadan Iftars in parliament were held at the speakers House, marking this a significant departure from past years and practice .
