Luton Town Football Club celebration as mosque gives out drinks

Members of a mosque that stands next to a football stadium have been giving out refreshments as part of the club's 120th anniversary celebrations.

The event took place at Luton Town football club with worshippers from the neighbouring Madinah Masjid mosque, alongside residents of Bury Park district, handing out more than 1,000 drinks, chocolates and biscuits.

Both Hatters fans and Plymouth's away supporters enjoyed the occasion.

"Football is the ultimate equaliser," said Abdul Ghafoor, secretary at Luton Council of Mosques told the BBC.

"It brings us together - it doesn't matter what background you're from, what language you speak, the sport is something that brings everyone together," Mr Ghafoor added.

"As communities in Britain, and everywhere around the world, it's the same message for the community: we're all stronger together.

The Hatters fan went on to add: "This is just to remind people, the club has always been at the heart of Luton and, ultimately, we recognise how inclusive the club is - this is just a bit of giving back."

The gesture was also appreciated as a way to mark the club's anniversary.

Rosie Moore, who has been a Luton Town supporter for 60 years, said: "It's nice to show they're behind the team and the fans."

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