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Ramadan Win, Ramadan Wins: Al-Ettifaq's Four-Meal Fiesta Stirs the Saudi Pro League

20 February 2026

Ramadan Win, Ramadan Wins: Al-Ettifaq's Four-Meal Fiesta Stirs the Saudi Pro League
Al-Ettifaq celebrate a Ramadan win against Al-Fateh in Dammam's Ego Stadium.

A controversial celebration from a Roshn Saudi Pro League club.

Match Recap

A Saudi club celebrated its first Ramadan win in a quirky way, via its social media accounts.

Al-Ettifaq defeated Al-Fateh 4-3 on Thursday at Ego Stadium in Dammam, in round 23 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League.

After the match, Ettifaq posted an image on X to celebrate the win, captioned "Stomach filled successfully," with a line reading "We feasted on them four".

The Saudi club leaned into a Ramadan meme popular among Arab fans, especially after iftar or suhoor.

That clash was one of three openings in the 23rd round of the Roshn Saudi Pro League, the first played during Ramadan.

Ramadan Angle

The match was discussed as part of Ramadan culture and online banter surrounding meals and fasting.

Fans and analysts noted the playful use of Ramadan humor in relation to the game and its result.

Guess the menu: more goals, fewer diets.

Ramadan football: where even the snacks get booked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the match score and who won?

Al-Ettifaq won 4-3 against Al-Fateh.

Where was the game played and when?

The match took place at Ego Stadium in Dammam, on a Thursday in round 23 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League.

What social media moment sparked discussion?

Al-Ettifaq posted a celebration image with the caption Stomach filled successfully and a line about feasting them four.

What Ramadan angle did the club use?

The club tapped into a popular Ramadan meme widely shared by Arab fans after iftar or suhoor.