WASHINGTON: The President of the United States Joe Biden has sent his best wishes to the Muslims globally who begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Ramzan is a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship, and growth. During Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims takes fast from dawn to dusk and shun worldly pleasures.
“To my fellow Americans observing Holi Ramadan, and to Muslims throughout world: Ramadan Kareem - we wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan,” President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement on Thursday, March 22. The United States reiterated its solidarity for Muslim communities facing hardship and destruction during this revered period of reflection, according to the statement. "We will continue to stand with the people of Pakistan, who are reconstructing their lives in the wake of last summer's floods, and with the people of Turkey and Syria, who have lost many loved ones in the recent catastrophic earthquakes, the first couple said.
The statement emphasised the inherent human right to peacefully and openly practise, pray, and preach one's faiths "Together with our allies, the United States expresses its solidarity with Muslims who are still subjected to discrimination, such as the Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China, the Rohingya in Burma, and other Muslim groups that are persecuted globally.
In a statement honouring Muslims in the United States who have contributed to American history since the country's founding, it was noted that "Muslim Americans continue to strengthen our nation's diverse tapestry generation after generation, from science and technology to the arts and academia, to law and medicine, to business and government, and beyond.", Therefore today, let us come together across cultures and faiths and reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable, just, tolerant, and compassionate society, the statement said
In a separate statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that Ramadan is a holy time of prayer and meditation for Muslims both in the United States and overseas. It is also a time to celebrate with family and friends and to remember and help those who are less fortunate.
Furthermore, now is the time to fulfill our shared obligation to provide aid to those in need, including those affected by poverty, persecution, conflict, and natural disasters " Blinken said that Muslims all over the world will observe this month by performing deeds of service in their communities
In keeping with this, numerous of our embassies and consulates overseas will hold iftars and other occasions to celebrate the lovely traditions of the month and show our dedication to fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and diversity in our communities "said Blinken.
"These discussions reinforce our shared desire for universal peace and human dignity, the speaker continued. We are extremely grateful for our long-standing relationships with numerous Muslim groups and continue to be dedicated to advancing religious freedom for everyone, both domestically and overseas. The 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide have my best wishes for a blessed Ramadan, the Secretary of State remarked.
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