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Neil Maggs

What Ramadan meant for a Bristol mosque leader, an Uber driver and a PCSO

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan thousands of Bristolians have been fasting.

But the month has drawn to a close and this week has seen Eid celebrations across a range of Mosques, and community hot spots.

Throughout the month Bristol Live followed Muslims in different jobs as they experienced fasting, looking at how it affected their work.

This included a sport coach, a mosque leader, an Uber driver, and a chef amongst others. Keep an eye out for these stories as the month goes on.

These are Bristol's Ramadan stories

PCSO Mohamed Berber

Mohamed, 38, is a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) based at Trinity Road Police station.His regular beat is through Easton and Redfield.

Born in Eqypt, the former deep-sea diving instructor has been in his role for three years.

He said of his colleagues: "They are very supportive. Some will no have their lunch in front of me. It's about respect."

PCSO during Ramadan

You can read his full story here.

Uber Driver Adrieze Mahmood

Adrieze Mahmood is a 19 year old Uber driver from Easton (Dan Regan/BristolLive)

Easton based 19-year-old Adrieze Mahmood is one of the youngest Uber drivers in the city.

He said: "The hardest thing for me is not drinking. I would usually have a big bottle of water next to me as I drive."

Watch Adrieze Mahmood's story below

Ramadan stories: Uber driver

You can read his full story here.

Charity worker Shazia Malik

Shazia Malik CEO of We Care Foundation helping out Syrian refugees in Lebanon (Shazia Malik)

Every Ramadan charity worker Shazia from Stoke Gifford visits refugee camps all around the world to help people in need.

This year she went to Lebanon to support Syrian refugees.

She said: "Fasting can be very challenging here because of the hot weather climate. But I do this because I want to, and I want to develop resilience and perseverence."

Watch Shazia's story below

You can read her full story here.

Cricket Coach Masoor Khan

Masoor Khan a cricket coach from Montpelier (Dan Regan/BristolLive)

Working in sport all day when fasting can be hard, but every Ramadan it becomes the norm for 28-year-old Masoor Khan, from Montpelier.

He said: "There's days where I've got a 9am starts with kids until about 4:30pm and then this afterwards. So that can be really draining."

Ramadan Stories - Sports coach

You can read her full story here.

Student Hudyafa Hasan

18 year old student Hudayfa Hasan plays football a lot during Ramdan (BristolLive)

Studying is not easy while fasting, and 17-year-old Hudyafa Hasan finds playing football takes his mind off it.

He said: "It's the one time I am in the zone, not thinking, just playing. I am running around. It helps."

Ramadan stories - football student

You can read his full story here.

Mosque Leader Abdul Malik

Abdul Malik with dal prepared by local families for Iftar (BristolLive)

Easton-based businessman and mosque leader Abdul Malik spends Ramadan buying, preparing and serving food for people to break their fast each night at the Easton Jamai Masjid.

He said: "You have got to remember for fasting there is a bigger context, there's millions of people that don't have a choice to go hungry. We keep them in mind when we pray, and then reflect and go for a bigger meal."

Ramadan Stories - Mosque

You can read his full story here.

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