Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says

Islamic Relief says an estimated 50% of UK Muslim households live in poverty, compared to 18% of the general UK population.

Half of the UK's Muslim population will struggle to provide enough food for their families to break their fast during Ramadan, according to Islamic Relief, which warns an estimated 1.6 million live in poverty and deprivation.

The charity said an estimated 50% of UK Muslim households live in poverty, compared to 18% of the general UK population.

Its partners are reporting a significant increase in the use of food banks compared to the last two lockdowns, with the crisis being exacerbated by the rising cost of living and the pandemic.

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