Rochdale Bangladeshi Partnership Project Iftar raises hundreds of pounds for charity

The annual Rochdale Bangladeshi Partnership Project (RBPP) iftar

An annual charity Iftar has raised hundreds of pounds for two causes.

The annual Rochdale Bangladeshi Partnership Project (RBPP) Iftar on 22 May saw people from the local community gather to share and break fast whilst raising funds for local, national and international causes.

The CommuniTea Room on Yorkshire Street was packed out with approximately 50 people ending the day’s fast during Ramadan.

This year, the iftar raised £400 which will be split between Rohingya Orphans via Muslim Charity and CommuniTea’s women’s project, supporting vulnerable women in Rochdale.

The event started with a brief presentation by Dobir Miah, coordinator of RBPP and a director of CommuniTea CIC, who spoke about Ramadan, the gift of giving and sharing and how people can contribute to make society a better and fairer place for all.

Food was served, followed by prayers and networking.

Guests included councillors, representatives from the local authority and partner agencies including Mark Widdup, director of neighbourhood services at Rochdale Council, members of RBPP, staff and customers of CommuniTea Room, as well as people from faith communities.

Dr Musharraf Hussain, vice chair of RBPP, thanked everyone who attended and made it a successful event.

He also thanked the staff and volunteers at CommuniTea room who provided the venue and refreshments.