Some of the VIPs with Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay at the Big Iftar. (Courtesy of AAPG British Muslims)

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims organised ‘The Big Iftar’ earlier this month, with the fast-breaking taking place in the State Rooms of the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

The event on April 19 welcomed the rich diversity of British Muslim communities from across the country, as well as guests from other religious communities.

Members of both Houses and leading figures in the charitable and voluntary sectors and celebrated British Muslims from the fields of business, sport, media, the arts, academia and many other sectors were in attendance.

A truly special evening at the heart of our democracy – with people and politicians of all faiths, parties and backgrounds coming together to break our Ramadan fast in Parliament.

Thanks to @APPGBritMuslims and @CommonsSpeaker for organising. #MoreInCommon #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/gY2uOa1G0r

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) April 19, 2022

“One thing I want is respect and tolerance for each religion. I want to see happiness and peace throughout the Middle East and the world,” said Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Afzal Khan MP, Baroness Sayeeda Varsi, Baroness Udhin, Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, Celebrity Chef Asma Khan were also present. This is first Iftar at Parliament after two-years because of the pandemic.