A Sheffield Mosque is planning to provide over 2,600 hot meals in daily gatherings during Ramadan.  

The Muslim Welfare House of Broomhill marked the start of Ramadan by pledging the meals to all those in the local community, including non-muslims. 

Ramadan is a month of fasting , beginning with the sight of the new crescent moon. Muslims will fast during the day and have a small meal before sunrise, known as Suhoor and break their fast at sunset, known as Iftar. 

The Welfare House in Broomhill plans to provide light iftars daily and then hold large community collective iftars every Saturday, which will serve around 450 people and are open to all. 

The Mosque’s manager, Ahmed Al Hidabi said: ‘’ Ramadan will be a time to reflect, to increase your spirituality and to get together as a community.

It is a unique opportunity to be the best of yourself, it teaches you to remember the needy, give charity and connect with your family members and friends.’’

As well as collective meals, the Welfare House also accommodates over 350 people every night for the Night Prayer during Ramadan, known as Taraweeh which translates to ‘rest’. 

‘’ As Muslims, it is important to look after your neighbours, so during the night prayer we have a team that controls traffic to keep noise to a minimum as we have elderly people and care homes in the area,’’ Mr. Al Hidabi added. 

Despite being one of the smaller Mosques in Sheffield, the Welfare house can hold over 350 people after an extension in 2021 which was partly funded by the State of Kuwait. 

Mr Al Hidabi also said that the Broomhill Mosque has liaised with the charity, the New Muslims Project as well as several youth groups to hold more inclusive community events. 

The Welfare House has also set a target of £25,000 to raise via donations throughout Ramadan to go towards a flat renovation project that will generate much needed income to help with the continuing running costs of the Mosque.