Ramadan - 2003

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"The face of terror is not the true faith of Islam. That's not what Islam is all about. Islam is peace. These terrorists don't represent peace. They represent evil and war."

Remarks by the President at Islamic Center of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
September 17, 2001

President George W. Bush hosts an Iftaar dinner celebrating Ramadan at the White House Monday, Oct. 28, 2003. "For Muslims in America, and around the world, this holy time is set aside for prayer and fasting," said President Bush. "It is also a good time for people of all faiths to reflect on the values we hold common -- love of family, gratitude to God, and a commitment to religious freedom." White House photo by Susan Sterner. White House photo by Susan Sterner

For over one billion Muslims throughout the world, Ramadan is a 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.

The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims—from Dearborn, Michigan to Kabul, Afghanistan—know that America appreciates and celebrates the peaceful traditions of Islam.
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