A new multi-faith room has opened at Leeds Bradford Airport.
The facility, designed for quiet prayer and reflection, is part of a wider effort to create more inclusive public spaces.
It was officially opened on Friday, February 6, by Regal Food Products Group. The company has previously supported similar facilities at Valley Parade and Headingley Cricket Ground.
Faz Ali, sales and marketing director at Regal Food Products Group, said: “We are proud to continue our work in creating safe, inclusive spaces for people of all faiths in places where communities come together.
“The new multi-faith room at Leeds Bradford Airport provides a welcoming environment not only for prayer, but also for quiet reflection, offering passengers and staff a calm space.
“We look forward to developing our partnership with Leeds Bradford Airport as we work together to support wellbeing, inclusion and community needs.”
Located landside, the room is open to all passengers, staff, and business partners.
It is equipped with prayer mats, a qibla compass, dedicated footwear storage, and seating.
The space has been designed to serve people of all faiths and beliefs.
Humayun Islam, chief executive of the charity ISSE (Inspire Support Sports Empower), welcomed the new facility.
He said: “Access to calm, respectful spaces for prayer and reflection in public settings is an important part of creating genuinely inclusive environments.
“The opening of the multi-faith room at Leeds Bradford Airport is a positive step that recognises the diverse needs of passengers and staff alike.”
Airport officials also voiced their support for the new space.
Kunaal Wharfe, general counsel and company secretary and DEI executive sponsor at Leeds Bradford Airport, said: “This new multi-faith room is an important step in ensuring people of all faiths and beliefs feel supported when travelling through Leeds Bradford Airport.
“We’re grateful to Regal Food Products Group for their support in delivering a calm, welcoming space for passengers, colleagues and business partners.”
The airport plans to expand its inclusive facilities further.
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Kunaal said: “This comes ahead of the delivery of a purpose-built airside multi-faith room, due to open in early 2027 as part of LBA:REGEN, which will also include dedicated ablution facilities.
“These investments reflect our ongoing commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and improving the experience for everyone who travels through and works at LBA.”
