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17 Jul 2015

Obama Extends Eid-ul-Fitr Wishes To Muslims Across The World

WASHINGTON DC (Web Work area) – President Barack Obama discharged an announcement regarding the Eid-ul-Fitr occasion and offering warm wishes to Muslims in the US and over the world. 
Obama's Eid message said, "Michelle and I might want to extend our hottest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the globe observing Eid-ul-Fitr." 


The president's message additionally commends the assorted qualities inside Muslim groups and helps Americans the significance to remember regarding all beliefs. 

He said, "Amid the current year's White House Iftar, I had the chance to meet moving youthful Muslim Americans who are driving endeavors for more prominent comprehension and solidarity crosswise over differing groups." 

Obama alluded to New York City's choice to include Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha as official state funded school occasions. 

"This previous year New York City Government funded Schools declared adding Eid to their official school logbooks close by Christmas, Hanukkah and different occasions – an affirmation of the colossal assorted qualities and comprehensiveness that adds to the extravagance of our country," said the message. 

Ibrahim Hooper, a representative for the Board on American-Islamic Relations, reacted to the choice in Spring, saying, "When these occasions are remembered, it's a sign that Muslims have a part in the political and social fabric of America."