Swansea City join Foundation, Show Racism the Red Card and COSARAF to host Iftar celebration
Swansea City recently joined Show Racism the Red Card, Swansea City AFC Foundation and COSARAF in hosting Iftar celebrations at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) partnered with COSARAF Charitable Foundation this Ramadan to run interfaith community Iftar celebrations at sports venues across south Wales.
The Swans worked with the Swans Foundation’s Fans' Fund project - which focuses on making sport more accessible to undrerrepresented communities - to host the celebrations for the third year running, with Iftar being the fast-breaking evening meal for Muslims in Ramadan.
Local Muslim community leaders were invited to lead the event with plenty of families and football fans in attendance.
Guest speakers included SRtRC’s campaign manager for Wales Dean Pymble, community leader Dr Mahaboob Basha, and Sheikh Wasim Kempson who is part of The British Board of Scholars and Imams and advises sports organisations.
The Foundation’s health and wellbeing coach Abdul Mithwani also spoke about his own journey into football and coaching at the club.
The theme of Iftar included discussions about how Swansea City can ensure it remains a community hub where everyone feels welcome.
“Swansea City is more than just a football club, it is a pillar of the community, bringing people together from all backgrounds, faiths, and walks of life," said Pymble.
"Sport has an incredible power to unite, to inspire, and to create a sense of belonging. When players step onto the pitch, they play not just for themselves, but for their team, for their fans, and for the city they represent.
“Football teaches us about teamwork, resilience, and respect. The best teams are built on diversity—different skills, different backgrounds, and different perspectives coming together to achieve a common goal.
"These same principles are at the heart of Show Racism the Red Card. Because while sport has the power to bring people together, it also reflects the challenges of the wider world.
"Racism and discrimination still exist, and it is our shared responsibility to challenge them, to educate, and to stand up for what is right.
"The Iftar wasn’t just about breaking fast—it’s was about breaking barriers, sitting together, learning from one another, and strengthening the bonds that make Swansea such a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming city.”
Swansea City head of supporter services, Hayley Ford, added: “This is the third Iftar we have hosted at the stadium with Show Racism the Red Card, and it is lovely to see some familiar faces and supporters joining us for such a celebratory event.
“It’s important that the club is as inclusive as possible, ensuring all Swans fans feel comfortable attending games at the stadium.
"Reaching out to underrepresented communities is a key part of the club and the Foundation’s Fans' Fund project in ensuring Swansea City continues to be a central hub for everyone in Swansea, opening up pathways to watching and playing football.”