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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• American Muslims Observing Ramadan (Slide Show)