A Liverpool player shared an exceptional experience during the holy month of Ramadan. Reds’ left back Milos Kerkez fasted for a full day for the first time alongside his Egyptian teammate Mohamed Salah, a move that garnered widespread attention on social media.
Hungarian player Kerkez posted a picture on his Instagram story, indicating that he was fasting for the first time ever. He captioned the post, “My first day of Ramadan,” adding a humorous emoji. Salah then shared the post, documenting his teammate’s participation in this special moment.
Liverpool’s squad includes several Muslim players, among them French defender Ibrahima Konaté and striker Hugo Ekitike, who recently stated that he observes Ramadan, considering it an opportunity to strengthen his spiritual connection and reinforce his personal discipline:
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Kerkez’ experience comes within a broader context, as the English Premier League has adopted a special protocol during Ramadan, allowing matches to be temporarily paused to give Muslim players the opportunity to break their fast at sunset, a move that has been widely praised. In contrast, other European leagues have taken different stances, most notably the French Ligue 1, which has not adopted a similar protocol, sparking debate about the situation of Muslim players during the holy month.
These contrasting initiatives reflect the different European approaches to dealing with religious sensitivities within stadiums, between those striving to provide a more inclusive environment and those adhering to traditional procedures that do not take such considerations into account.
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By Alaa Shamali
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