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Gromit
Apart from allowing them to grow beards, and other special attention shown to them, nice to see that they are not treated any differently to any other squaddie.
/// The importance of communities is reflected in his work, as it was just last month that Mr Hafiz received an OBE for his work with Muslims in the armed forces and for improving religious and cultural understanding between international forces and the Afghan people. ///
/// Muslims in the UK armed forces are able to pray 5 times a day and fast, as long as there is not an overwhelming operational requirement against either. They are provided with halal rations, can seek support from Muslim chaplains, and use prayer rooms on base; one of which was recently made available on a naval warship. ///
/// His role involves helping young soldiers forge a future and taking groups of young Muslim children on trips to Flanders. ///