Manchester United have introduced a new multi-faith room at Old Trafford to be used by fans of all religions during football matches.
Manchester United has announced the opening of a multi-faith room inside Old Trafford stadium, providing a dedicated space for fans of all religions to practice their religious rituals during matches and events.
The new multi-faith prayer room is located between the Stretford End and the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
The room can hold up to 20 fans at any time and will be open 30 minutes before kick-off, throughout the match, and 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Open to those of all faiths, the room was created in partnership between the Premier League side and the Muslim Supporters Club (MUMSC) – the club’s first official supporters group for Muslim fans, introduced this season.
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The MUMSC has provided prayer mats for those accessing the space, and with Ramadan having started just last week, those participating in the holy month will feel reassured knowing they can practice their daily prayers while continuing to attend live football matches.
This is an important step in football becoming a more inclusive space for those from all backgrounds.
The addition of the multi-faith room will mean fans won’t need to choose between their faith and football. Respect to Manchester United for working with their fans to ensure football can be a game for all.
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