Wishing Muslims across the world a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr, US President Donald Trump and the First Lady on Friday hoped that the spirit of peace and goodwill that surrounds and infuses this Eid celebration continues throughout the year and around the world.
“Melania and I wish Muslims across the United States and around the world a blessed Eid al-Fitr,” Trump said in a presidential message.
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 our fellow man. “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 al-Fitr, the US Secretary of State 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 United States, Pompeo 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,” Pompeo said.