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Ramadan 2002

Image of Eid Stamp For over one billion Muslims throughout the world, Ramadan is month of fasting, prayer, worship, and contemplation. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day. It is a time to strengthen family and community ties.

As President Bush stated in his Ramadan message, "Muslims observe this month [Ramadan] by renewing their dedication to caring for those in need, doing good deeds, and strengthening family and community ties. These actions reflect many of the values that Muslims share with people of other faiths."

In the President's Words: Respecting Islam UPDATED

President George W. Bush marks Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with an address at the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C., Thursday, Dec. 5.
President George W. Bush marks Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with an address at the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C., Thursday, Dec. 5.

Ramadan News December 5
President Commemorates Eid al-Fitr

Presidential Message Eid al-Fitr

Event Backgrounder

December 4
President Issues Eid al-Fitr Greeting

Dr. Rice participated in an Iftaar dinner with Karamah Organization.

November 19
Secretary O'Neill attended Iftaar with the Pakistani Minister of Finance, Islamabad.

November 18
The Secretary spoke at an Iftaar dinner, November 18, 2002.Secretary Powell hosted an Iftaar Dinner at State Department.

November 14
Senior DOD official attended Iftaar event at Pentagon organized by American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council.

November 7
President Bush hosted Iftaar Dinner for Organization of the Islamic Conference Diplomatic Corps and Muslim-Americans.

Department of Treasury released suggested guidelines for charitable organizations in response to inquiries from American Muslim organizations.

November 6
Assistant Secretary of State Burns hosts Iftaar dinner for 50 female political leaders from the Middle East and North Africa.

November 5
President's Greeting for Ramadan
Click Here for Translated Versions of the President's Greeting

In the President's Words: Respecting Islam UPDATED

 
President's Greeting for Eid al-Fitr

Voice of America has translated the President's Greeting for Eid al-Fitr into the following languages:
Looking Back: Ramadan 2001