Mosque gives out refreshments at club celebration

Mosque gives out refreshments at club celebration.

Members of a mosque adjacent to a football stadium have been distributing refreshments as part of the club’s 120th anniversary festivities.

The ceremony took place at Luton Town Football Club, with believers from the nearby Madinah Masjid mosque and Bury Park residents handing out over 1,000 drinks, chocolates, and biscuits. Both Hatters fans and Plymouth away supporters had a good time.

“Football is the ultimate equaliser,” said Abdul Ghafoor, secretary of the Luton Council of Mosques.

Kate Bradbrook/BBC Abdul Ghafoor wears an orange Luton Town T-shirt and a black jacket. He has black short hair and a grey beard and is also wearing glasses. He is standing in front of football fans and the stadium, with a sign that says 'Welcome to Kenilworth...'.Kate Bradbrook/BBC
Abdul Ghafoor said he had always lived close to the club and it had offered a constant welcome

“It brings us together – it doesn’t matter what background you’re from, what language you speak, the sport is something that brings everyone together,” commented Mr.

Ghafoor. “Communities across Britain and around the world share the same message: we’re all stronger together.

The Hatters supporter went on to clarify: “This is just to remind people, the club has always been at the heart of Luton and, ultimately, we recognise how inclusive the club is – this is just a bit of giving back.”

Kate Bradbrook/BBC People man the refreshment stand with football fans behind them.Kate Bradbrook/BBC
Fundraising was also carried out by the mosque’s worshippers during the game

Although the League One squad fell 2-3 against Plymouth Argyle, the day provided an opportunity to recall the past, as Plymouth also played their debut game against Luton on September 4, 1905.

As part of the celebrations, youngsters from the mosque were given the opportunity to read team sheets to members of the press. Worshippers continued their fundraising efforts during the game.

By Friday, the mosque had raised £1,000 for Stepping Stones, the club’s designated charity for 2025, which assists local women and children.

Kate Bradbrook/BBC Alex Teunion has light brown hair and is wearing an orange T-shirt and black puffa jacket. He is smiling at the camera and has a pair of headphones around his neck.Kate Bradbrook/BBC
Hatters supporter Alex Teunion described the offer of refreshments as “amazing”

Home fans expressed gratitude for the nice greeting. “Luton is a community club,” explained supporter Alex Teunion. “Our town and club have always had a broad ethnic population.

“With everything going on at the moment, it’s just really important that we come together and do what we can for each other as that’s how we make our towns and communities better.”

Kate Bradbrook/BBC Rosie Moore has reddish short hair, and is wearing earrings, a black coat with a hot p9ink lined hood and an orange, white and black Luton Town scarf and her son has black hair, a moustache and is wearing a black hoodie and Luton Town scarf too.Kate Bradbrook/BBC
The gesture was also well received as a way to commemorate the club’s anniversary.
Rosie Moore, a Luton Town fan for 60 years, said: “It’s great to see they’re behind the team and the fans.”

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