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Britain
First open iftar held at Windsor Castle in 1,000-year history
2025-03-04
Once again triggering the rumour that His Most Christian Majesty, King Charles III secretly converted to Islam some time ago.
[GEO.TV] A charity held the first-ever open iftar inside Windsor Castle's State Apartments in the castle's 1,000-year history.

St George's Hall, world renowned for hosting state banquets, welcomed over 360 guests of all backgrounds to mark the first open iftar event of 2025 organised by the Ramadan Tent Project in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust, the charity that welcomes visitors to the official royal residences.

It is the first event of its kind to mark the Moslem holy month of Ramadan inside the State Apartments at the world's largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, and the first iftar gathering held in the Hall, which was constructed in the 14th century during the reign of King Edward III.

Open iftar has so far brought together over one million people across the UK and saw some of Britannia's most well-known venues open their doors to visitors from all faiths and none, to foster community, inclusivity and cultural exchange during Ramadan.
Posted by:Fred

#7  Heh. Did a little time in an Anglican school way back when. Heckuva lot more Catholic, in the good ways, than most of today's Catholicism. Wonderful place, it seemed to us, notwithstanding the ugly abuse situation that was, as I learned years later, gearing up around the time we left. Sigh.
Posted by: Pancho Poodle8452   2025-03-04 23:59  

#6  ^ It's complicated. As an Anglican, I can attest to that.
Posted by: Secret Master    2025-03-04 20:17  

#5  He's NEVER been a defender of the Catholic faith
Posted by: Frank G   2025-03-04 18:23  

#4  IIRC, Charles said he wanted to be known as the Defender of ALL Faiths, rather than just the Defender of (Catholic) Faith.
Of course, I'll be willing to bet he doesn't mean defender of Judaism.
Posted by: Rambler   2025-03-04 18:19  

#3  Well, a shroud BBQ Cover over Camilla might please all sides
Posted by: Frank G   2025-03-04 18:15  

#2  We knew Charles would go here. Did he play dress up?
Posted by: Rex Mundi   2025-03-04 18:09  

#1  "Contestants, your final Jihad Jeopardy clue for today is... 'Community, inclusivity, and cultural exchange.' [muezzin vamps] King Charles, you're up first. Let's see your answer. 'What are things that the Holy Koran does not proscribe burying alive when found inconvenient?' That's correct! And what did you wager? One crown. Looks like you'll be moving on to the semifinal round!"
Posted by: Pancho Poodle8452   2025-03-04 05:40  

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