Stopping a Premier League match to allow Muslim players to break their fast

England – The match between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace in the 31st round of the English Premier League, yesterday, Tuesday, was stopped at the third minute in order for Bournemouth player Dango to quickly break his fast.

The Burkinabé took advantage of the sunset to regain his strength after fasting during Ramadan, as he was seen drinking some juice on the sidelines of the stadium. Both teams respected the decision and the match was stopped to wait for Dango to finish eating and drinking on the touchline before returning to watch the match.

Newcastle United’s match against Everton, on Tuesday, at St. James Park, also witnessed a similar situation.

The referee stopped the match during the first half, at the time of the Maghrib call to prayer, to allow the Muslim players to break their fast.

Muslim players gathered on the touchline, drinking water and juices in order to break their fast.

Three Muslim players are present at Everton in the match: Idrissa Gueye, Onana and Abdoulaye Doucoure.

The English media highlighted this shot, especially with a large number of Muslim players gathering around each other to break their fast together.

The English Premier League decided to give referees the right to stop matches, temporarily, to allow Muslim players to break their fast, in agreement with the two teams in the administrative meeting before the start of the matches.

Last Ramadan, the referees were asked to facilitate the process of breaking the fast for Muslim players, during matches that coincide with the Maghrib call to prayer, during the month of fasting, by stopping the match for a while, so that the fasting players could break the fast.

Source: “media”