Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest
wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of
Ramadan.
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and
reflection; a time of joy and celebration. It’s a time to cherish
family, friends, and neighbors, and to help those in need.
This year, Ramadan holds special meaning for those citizens in the
Middle East and North Africa who are courageously achieving democracy
and self-determination and for those who are still struggling to achieve
their universal rights.
The United States continues to stand with those
who seek the chance to decide their own destiny, to live free from fear
and violence, and to practice their faith freely. Here in the United
States, Ramadan reminds us that Islam is part of the fabric of our
Nation, and that—from public service to business, from healthcare and
science to the arts—Muslim Americans help strengthen our country and
enrich our lives.
Even as Ramadan holds profound meaning for the world’s 1.5 billion
Muslims, it is also a reminder to people of all faiths of our common
humanity and the commitment to justice, equality, and compassion shared
by all great faiths. In that spirit, I wish Muslims across America and
around the world a blessed month, and I look forward to again hosting an
iftar dinner here at the White House. Ramadan Kareem.
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