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.

“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.”

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.

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.”

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