Posted on 08/10/2013 6:17:49 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama sent their warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr around the world, calling it "part of a great tapestry of America's many traditions."
"Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid-al-Fitr in the United States and around the world," Obama said in his message.
"For millions of Americans, Eid is part of a great tapestry of America's many traditions, and I wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak," Obama said.
Eid is being celebrated on Thursday in the Arab world and most of the East Asian countries, with people ending the fasting month of Ramadan with lavish feasts and by attending services at mosques.
"During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith through prayer and service, fasting and time spent with loved ones," Obama said.
He said that at this year's White House Iftar, he was proud to spend time with some of the many American Muslims whose contributions had enriched America's democracy and strengthened its economy.
"Many of us have had the opportunity to break fast with our Muslim friends and colleagues” a tradition that reminds us to be grateful for our blessings and to show compassion to the less fortunate among us, including millions of Syrians who spent Ramadan displaced from their homes, their families, and their loved ones," he said.
To help the Syrians in need this Eid, the U.S. is providing an additional $195 million in humanitarian aid, bringing its humanitarian contribution to the Syrian people to over $ 1billion since the crisis began in 2011.
Not an American tradition in any way.
You know 2nd, I think I prefer to see Moochelle in Muslim garb, and Hillary too. That way we don't have to look on their disgusting portraits.
When did the president of the United States start having to recognize every race, religion, class, and their holidays? Really, I wouldn’t care if a president never again recognized a Christian holiday if they’d stop recognizing all the other holidays, movements, event anniversaries, etc. They have nothing to do with governance.
Can I fire at will general?I already have numerous targets in mind.....
I’d prefer to see them in a jail cell.
Of course, the Repubs are so incompetent they didn’t put Benghazi Hillary under oath.
Given that the ticket of Cleavon Little and Pee Wee Herman won in November 2007, couldn’t we have engaged the “Reset” button and gotten a different result?
“I once long ago went on a 10 day fast...”
I also went on a fast, 6 not 10 days, but it was part of SERE school prior to going overseas and trying to kill commies; instead, we end up with one in the White Hut!
I won’t hold my breath for him to wish all Hindu’s Happy Diwali at beginning of November.
I never considered that would part of their training, but it makes sense..
I hated when President Bush did this and I hate seeing president Obama doing it too.
Remember his touching comments last Easter and on Passover?
Me neither.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/03/obama-sends-easter-and-passover-message/
Here is a reminder. I guess it has been a while ago....old age and all....lol.
So, how can HE use the word Eid al-Fitr which is religious, but government employees can’t say CHRISTMAS on Dec. 25th? Please respond in plain English and not in Eboneze, or Arabic or txt msg... WHY.
Exactly, when is the SOB going to wish me Merry Christmas? Same time next year just like all the past?
Lord. You guys are having a hard time remembering these days. He even said “Merry Christmas”. I am surprised that you have been desiring this from the President. I really wouldn’t care if he said, “Merry Christmas” to me or not but I guess you really want it from him. Well your wish has come true. In a few months, you will be able to hear it again from President Obama. Hope it made your day!
This is his 2009 Christmas Greeting to the Nation....this will make you feel better.
I failed to see any congratulations to Christians celebrating Easter at the end of the Lenten system.
“Do you know if fasting still part of SERE training...
I never considered that would part of their training, but it makes sense.. “
I went thru SERE in 1968 - I have no idea what they do now.
The intent then was to teach people to live off the land while on the run, e.g., ants are edible - I tried them but decided they weren’t worth the effort.
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