A COMMUNITY and police officers broke bread together to mark Iftar last week.

Chief Inspector Gavin Wong, Slough’s deputy police commander, and Kulbir Brar, police community and diversity officer, visited a community Iftar on Friday held by Asian Star Radio, based at The Observatory Shopping Centre.

The event - part of the national 'Big Iftar’ launched two years ago which sees more than 100 events in towns and cities across the country - is designed to mark the breaking of Ramadan fast and celebrate community and friendship.

Ch Insp Wong said: “We were delighted to have been invited to attend the launch of Iftar and feel privileged to have been part of it, It certainly gave me a better understanding of Ramadan and the significance of the fast to many members of our local community in Slough, and it was heartening to hear of the importance of family.” The get-together took place ahead of a community Iftar Picnic in the Park at Salt Hill Park which was held on Saturday (11/7). Around 150 people from all backgrounds attended the event to break bread together.

A COMMUNITY and police officers broke bread together to mark Iftar last week.

Chief Inspector Gavin Wong, Slough’s deputy police commander, and Kulbir Brar, police community and diversity officer, visited a community Iftar on Friday held by Asian Star Radio, based at The Observatory Shopping Centre.

The event - part of the national 'Big Iftar’ launched two years ago which sees more than 100 events in towns and cities across the country - is designed to mark the breaking of Ramadan fast and celebrate community and friendship.

Ch Insp Wong said: “We were delighted to have been invited to attend the launch of Iftar and feel privileged to have been part of it, It certainly gave me a better understanding of Ramadan and the significance of the fast to many members of our local community in Slough, and it was heartening to hear of the importance of family.” The get-together took place ahead of a community Iftar Picnic in the Park at Salt Hill Park which was held on Saturday (11/7). Around 150 people from all backgrounds attended the event to break bread together.