Ian Williams

The call to prayer, a sound familiar to Muslims across the world. During Ramadan, the holy month in which followers believe the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, spiritual reflection becomes even more important. such as for those bowing in prayer here at Poole Mosque on England's south coast.

The call to prayer, a sound familiar to Muslims across the world. During Ramadan, the holy month in which followers believe the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, spiritual reflection becomes even more important. such as for those bowing in prayer here at Poole Mosque on England's south coast.

But among the regular worshippers is someone recognisable to millions, someone who has travelled a long way from home and who finds familiarity in faith.

But among the regular worshippers is someone recognisable to millions, someone who has travelled a long way from home and who finds familiarity in faith.

As Dango poses for photographs, it's clear that his quiet, unassuming nature is at odds with the stereotype of the flashy Premier League player. The 23-year-old winger arrived in Bournemouth from French side Lorient just over two years ago. But until today's visit, some at the mosque still didn't know they had such a famous member of their family.

As Dango poses for photographs, it's clear that his quiet, unassuming nature is at odds with the stereotype of the flashy Premier League player. The 23-year-old winger arrived in Bournemouth from French side Lorient just over two years ago. But until today's visit, some at the mosque still didn't know they had such a famous member of their family.

And for Dango, who left Africa five years ago as a teenager, that family has been important.

And for Dango, who left Africa five years ago as a teenager, that family has been important.

One of only four Burkinabes to play in the English top flight, he's certainly been hungry for goals, scoring nine times in 30 appearances this season for the Cherries. But as we settle down cross-legged on the mosque carpet, I wanted to know how fasting affects him.

One of only four Burkinabes to play in the English top flight, he's certainly been hungry for goals, scoring nine times in 30 appearances this season for the Cherries. But as we settle down cross-legged on the mosque carpet, I wanted to know how fasting affects him.

And what do you do to try and get around it? I think you get up early, is that correct?

And what do you do to try and get around it? I think you get up early, is that correct?

As the afternoon ticks by, more people arrive and do their ablutions before praying. They're beginning to look forward to the iftar, the meal which breaks their fast at sundown. Farooq Talukta is the mosque secretary.

As the afternoon ticks by, more people arrive and do their ablutions before praying. They're beginning to look forward to the iftar, the meal which breaks their fast at sundown. Farooq Talukta is the mosque secretary.

For Dango, the feeling is mutual.

For Dango, the feeling is mutual.

In his new home in England, faith has brought stability and routine, helping to turn Dango into a success on the pitch, someone who Bournemouth fans also have faith in.

In his new home in England, faith has brought stability and routine, helping to turn Dango into a success on the pitch, someone who Bournemouth fans also have faith in.

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