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Premier League to pause matches so Muslim players can break - Newsy People
The Premier League and English Football League will resume their procedures for Ramadan, with matches pausing briefly to allow Muslim players to break their fast. According to BBC Sport, Ramadan, the Islamic holy month in which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, begins this week and will continue nearly a month. With sunset in the UK often happening between 17:00 and 19:00 GMT during this time, the only fixtures likely to see a pause are Satu…
The Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) — England's first and second divisions, respectively — will once again allow a short break in matches during Ramadan, from February 17 to March 18, so Muslim players can “manage” their fasting. As has happened in previous years, the captains and referees will agree in advance on a break in play so that players can hydrate or consume energy gels. The measure has been in place since 2021, wh…
The Premier League confirms its commitment to diversity and respect for religious practices by announcing the adaptation of its protocol for Ramadan. This measure, already applied in previous seasons, aims to allow Muslim players to break their fast safely, even at the heart of the competition. Concretely, team captains and match officials will hear in advance about the need for a specific break and will determine an appropriate time during the …
Measures to be applied between 17 February and 18 May
Premier League to permit pauses for Ramadan breaks
The Premier League and English Football League will again permit pauses for Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan. Ramadan will begin on Tuesday evening and last until March 18th. During the month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. Premier League and Football League authorities will again grant pauses in play to allow Muslim players to break their fast during this period. With sunset in the UK due to range from around 5pm and 7pm …
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