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Thursday 18 Jun 2015 - 13:32 Makkah mean time-1-9-1436
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Washington (IINA) – U.S. President Barack Obama offered his “warmest greetings” to the Muslims in the United States and abroad on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, The Hill reported.
“Muslims honor each day of Ramadan as a day of patient endurance through fasting, and each night as a night of gratitude through prayers,” Obama said in a statement. “It is a time to reinforce faith, compassion and forgiveness, and perseverance through adversity.”
He added that during Ramadan, “Muslims around the globe reach out to assist those afflicted by conflict, hunger, poverty and disease,” a nod to the violent conflict raging in the Middle East.
Obama said he will welcome American Muslims to the White House for an annual iftar dinner at the conclusion of the holy month.
“Here in the United States, American Muslims join their fellow citizens to serve the less fortunate, hosting inter-faith activities that build understanding and remind us that we stand together as one American family,” the president said. “The diversity and patriotism of America’s religious communities give strength to all of us, and our freedom to worship reminds us of the values we share.”
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