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Games may be Paused so that Players can Break their Ramadan Fast
Premier League and English Football League (EFL) authorities have been requested to offer a chance for players to break their fast during the end of the day games throughout Ramadan.
Brighton FC to Host the first Open Iftar at home Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club announced that it will be one of the first Premier League clubs to host an iftar meal at its home stadium, the American Express Community Stadium on Monday 27 March.

For the very first time in the Amex Stadium's history, over 400 members of the Muslim community will be invited to break their fast on pitch.

The First Open Iftar at Stamford Bridge to be Hosted by Chelsea FC
On Sunday, March 26th, the Chelsea Foundation will hold an Open Iftar at Stamford Bridge, a first for the club and a Premier League stadium.
Muslimah Sports Association's Report Finds 'Slow progress' on Removing Barriers

According to a report issued by Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), England's largest Muslim women's sports organisation, 97% of British Muslim women asked desired to improve their participation in sports - however 37% are not participating in any kind of sport or activity.

Ridwana Wallace-Laher, First Female CEO of a Major Muslim-led International Charity
Ridwana Wallace-Laher was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the major Muslim-led international charity Penny Appeal, where she has worked at various times for the past eight years.
Manchester Museum's £15M Renovation Focuses on South Asian Culture
The South Asian Gallery was built as part of a £15 million makeover of Manchester Museum.
Arsenal Reaches Out to UK Muslim Community to Assist Earthquake Victims
The Arsenal football club in London has reached out to the UK's Muslim community to assist victims of major earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria earlier this week, causing significant devastation.
World Hijab Day
In a First.. Saudi Women to Conduct the Haramain Express Train

Professionals at the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP), a part of the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), trained 32 women during a 12-month programme to run the Haramain Express Train. The female conductors started working the Haramain Train following the training.

Pilgrims Numbers Return to What They Were Before the Pandemic
The numbers of pilgrims returned to what they were before the pandemic without any age restrictions & insurance cost reduced for Umrah performers and pilgrims.
Birmingham's Muslim Girls Hockey Programme Set to Grow
Due to its success, an initiative focused at attracting more Muslim females in Birmingham to play hockey may be spread across the country.
First Muslim and First Woman of Colour to Serve on the Blaine City Council
Lori Saroya, 41 years old, mother of three, became the first Muslim and first woman of color to serve on the Blaine City Council, Minnesota, United States.
Hijab included in British Airways’ new uniform
For the first time in 20 years, British Airways has introduced its new uniform. The airline's female cabin staff will now wear jumpsuits, with the option of wearing a hijab.
Muslim Women in Colorado Attend Self-defense Class
Around a dozen Muslim women, including Hijabis, attended a self-defense class held by the Islamic Center of Aurora Colorado.
The First British Muslim to Achieve this Guinness World Record
Zaynab Jogi, known as Zee, became the First British Muslim to Climb Everest basecamp and complete an obstacle course on the summit.
Halal Food Options Available in NYC Schools
“Cafeteria Enhancement Experience”, a 50-million-dollar capital investment into lunch systems across New York City school programme was announced at Hillcrest High School. The program increases Halal food alternatives in all city's schools.
Heba Saadia, the First Palestinian Female referee in the Women’s World Cup
Palestinian referee, Heba Saadia was appointed to be a member of the 2023 Women’s World Cup arbitration staff.
The 20th Reviving Islamic Spirit conference to be held in Toronto
The Reviving Islamic Spirit convention returns to Toronto as an in-person event after being held virtually for two years due to COVID-19.
Canadian Muslim community gives away 100 Free Coats
The Muslim community in Windsor-Essex, Canada, step in as the weather gets colder.
Teacher fired after interrupting Muslim students while praying
A Florida teacher was dismissed after showing on a TikTok video interrupting and accusing Muslim students of practising magic while praying.