Ramadan - 2003 (Text Only)

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"Islam is a vibrant faith. Millions of our fellow citizens are Muslim. We respect the faith. We honor its traditions. Our enemy does not. Our enemy doesn't follow the great traditions of Islam. They've hijacked a great religion."

Remarks by President George W. Bush on U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
Presidential Hall, Dwight David Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C.
October 11, 2002

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

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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