US officials welcome start of Ramadan
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued a message Wednesday of their best wishes to the United States and Muslims around the world at the beginning of the holy month, saying the U.S. is “defeating Muslims suffering hardship and devastation.” We reaffirm our support for the community of Ramadan.
“We stand with the people of Turkiye and Syria, who have lost many loved ones in recent devastating earthquakes, and the people of Pakistan, who are rebuilding their lives after last summer’s floods,” Biden said. A written statement using the name of the country recommended by the Turkish government.
Their statement also said the United States and its partners stand in solidarity with Muslims facing continued repression, including the Uighurs in China and the Rohingya in Myanmar.
“In this holy month, we also salute the Muslim communities across the country that have been a part of American history since our nation’s founding,” the Bidens said. “From science and technology, to art and academia, law and medicine, business and government, and beyond, generations of Muslim Americans continue to strengthen our nation’s diverse tapestry.”
In his own statement marking the start of Ramadan, Secretary of State Antony Brinken said many U.S. embassies and consulates “will share this month’s beautiful traditions to promote social cohesion, inclusion and diversity. To demonstrate our commitment to this, we will be hosting a Iftar meal to break the fast.” our community. ”
“We are deeply grateful for our longstanding partnership with the diverse communities of the Islamic world and remain committed to promoting religious freedom for all, both nationally and internationally,” said Brinken. rice field.
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