Muslim groups from across the world are criticising the organisers of the 2012 Olympics in London after it was revealed that the games will take place over Ramadan. The most holy month in the Muslim calander, which will take place from the 21 July to 20 August in 2012, involves fasting during daylight hours and will affect an estimated 3,000 athletes.

The organisers are working with the Muslim Council of Great Britain to find ways around the problem. Joanna Manning Cooper, spokeswoman with the games said: "We did know about it when we submitted our bid and we have always believed that we could find ways to accomodate it."

The chairman of the Islamic Human Rights Commission, Massoud Shadjared said: "This is going to disadvantage the athletes and alienate the Asian communities by saying they don't matter. It's not only going to affect the participants, it's going to affect all the people who want to watch the games."

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