Muslims at the University of Leicester are calling on people of all faiths to join them in a one-day fast for charity.

Followers of Islam are part-way through the holy month of Ramadan, and must not eat between dawn and dusk.

A national one-day fast is taking place on Thursday, November 11.

All money raised will go towards providing clean water, sanitation, health care in developing countries, employment opportunities and other charitable causes.

The following charities will benefit: Human Appeal International, The Prince's Trust, Target 2015 and Cancer Research.

Ismail Patel is acting president of the University of Leicester Islamic Society.

He said: "The initiative calls upon the British non-Muslim community to take part in a one-day fast in Ramadan alongside Muslims to raise money for those in need."