US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania today wished Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Eid, he said, marks the end of a month of reflection and a return to daily life with a renewed sense of joy and love for fellow men.
It is a time to practice forgiveness and an opportunity to strengthen relationships within and among communities, he said.
"Today, as we reflect on the important place religion has in the story of America and in the lives of those who are faithful, we hope that the spirit of peace and goodwill that surrounds and infuses this Eid celebration continues throughout the year and around the world. We wish all Muslims a very happy Eid al-Fitr," Trump said.
Extending his best wishes to Muslim friends and partners celebrating Eid, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, compassion, and reflection.
"Eid al-Fitr reminds all of us in the United States and abroad, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, to maintain the spirit and lessons of Ramadan throughout the year: to promote peace, to be of service to those who are suffering and displaced, to respect diversity, and to empathize with everyone around us," he said.
The US, he said, is proud of the strong relationships it has built with Muslim nations and communities around the world.
We are also proud of the contributions of the 3.4 million American Muslims who deeply enrich our social fabric on a daily basis. These contributions reflect the United States' bedrock principles of religious pluralism and public service, he said.
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