US President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden on Wednesday marked the beginning of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, wishing Muslims worldwide “Ramadan Kareem.”
“Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship and growth,” mentioned Biden in a press release.
The president mentioned the US reaffirms its help to Muslim communities struggling hardships and devastation.
“We will proceed to face with the individuals of Türkiye and Syria—who’ve misplaced many family members in the course of the current devastating earthquakes—and with the individuals of Pakistan, who’re rebuilding their lives following final summer season’s floods.
“Today especially, we remember the universal human right to practice, pray and preach our faiths peacefully and openly. And together with our partners, the United States stands in solidarity with Muslims who continue to face oppression—including Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China, Rohingya in Burma (Myanmar) and other Muslim communities facing persecution around the world,” he mentioned.
“To my fellow Americans observing Ramadan, and to Muslims around the world: Ramadan Kareem—we wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan,” mentioned Biden.
Millions of Muslims internationally welcomed the holy month of Ramadan late Wednesday.
Fasting, held from daybreak to nightfall throughout Ramadan, is among the Five Pillars (basic spiritual duties) of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and elevated spiritual devotion.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
