Thousands attend Bristol community Iftar

A section of St Mark's Road in Easton was closed to allow the crowds to fill the streets

BBC Iftar crowds — A section of St Mark's Road in Easton was closed to allow the crowds to fill the streets

Organisers say up to 6,000 people attended a grand Iftar meal held for the community in Easton, Bristol.

The event began as a direct response to the terror attacks in Manchester in 2017.

Those behind the Iftar wanted to share their faith and food with the wider community, and promote a greater understanding of Islam.

The Iftar meal is eaten by Muslim families after sunset, and breaks the daytime fasting during Ramadan.

Tehseen Majothi said she did not know how big her pan was, but that "two people could sit in it"

Woman stirring food — Tehseen Majothi said she did not know how big her pan was, but that "two people could sit in it"

Hundreds of vegetarian samosas were also cooked for the crowd

Man carrying bowl of samosas — Hundreds of vegetarian samosas were also cooked for the crowd

Easton has a diverse population, and the event has become known for bringing people of all backgrounds together

Man and woman talking — Easton has a diverse population, and the event has become known for bringing people of all backgrounds together

The event has inspired similar ones in Chicago, Sydney and New York, according to organisers

Children at the Iftar — The event has inspired similar ones in Chicago, Sydney and New York, according to organisers

Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees hailed the "amazing sight" on Twitter.

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The event has doubled in size each year it has been held.

It is estimated that 160 kg of rice was given out as part of the meals, served on St Mark's Road.

The event was centred around the Easton Jamia Masjid mosque in Easton, Bristol

People eating food after sundown — The event was centred around the Easton Jamia Masjid mosque in Easton, Bristol