Channel 4 Will 'Provoke' Viewers With Ramadan Coverage

Channel 4 will deliberately 'provoke viewers' by sounding a live call to prayer over the Ramadan period (which begins on Tuesday 9th July). They hope it will educate bigoted viewers who associate Islam with terrorism. A spokesperson for the Muslim Council said the organisation is grateful to Channel 4 for providing an opportunity to "portray a more realistic account of Islam and Muslims". The spokesperson went on to say this consideration is "symbolic for belonging and solidarity".

A little knowledge truly is a dangerous thing. Hopefully in showing on a mainstream network the religious practises of others, people around the country can understand more about each other's beliefs, practises and way of life.

We can only live in hope.

Islam is a minority religion in the UK, approximately 5% of the population will be participating in Ramadan. Muslims around the world will be following this fast, including celebrities such as Muhammad Ali, comedian Ahmed Ahmed and actor Shohreh Aghdashloo.