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Isaac Stacey Stronge

Explained: How the Premier League and EFL are helping players observe Ramadan

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: A screen indicates that play is paused to allow muslim players to break their Ramadan fast during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 08, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images).

The top four divisions in English football have brought back protocols to help Muslim players in their observance of Ramadan for the next month.

Ramadan is an Islamic religious festival that occurs on different dates every year, as Islam uses a calendar based on lunar cycles.

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