The following statement is the first to come out of the White house. It was emailed out and makes no reference to today’s terror attack.
See Below statement:
Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. As Muslims mark the end of the month, they are reminded that Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, and aid those in need. While Eid marks the end of Ramadan, it marks a new beginning for each individual – a reason to celebrate and express gratitude on this holiday.
As Muslim Americans celebrate Eid across America, the holiday is a reminder to every American of the importance of respecting those of all faiths and beliefs. This past year New York City Public Schools announced adding Eid to their official school calendars alongside Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays – an acknowledgement of the great diversity and inclusiveness that adds to the richness of our nation. During this year’s White House Iftar, I had the opportunity to meet inspiring young Muslim Americans who are leading efforts for greater understanding and unity across diverse communities. Following the Iftar, one of the young attendees helped spearhead an effort that raised more than $75,000 for the churches burned in the wake of the shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Americans of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect our democracy and strengthen our country as a whole.
Michelle and I hope today brings joy to all of your homes, both here in the U.S. and around the world. From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak!
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Hey Mr. and Mrs. Prez,
They got a pleasant end to ramadan – 4 of our marines became their sacrficial lambs in honor of their brutal terroristic religion.
This clearly indicates that US presidents should only issue pandering holiday greetings to Christians and Jews. Or maybe we should return to the good old days and limit presidential holiday greeting to just Christians.
And in his statement about the 4 marines. He said nothing about the Moslem terrorist. Only we need more information
Guess next he will run for office in a Moslem country
I guess non of the Marines killed were black or looked like they could be Obama’s son. Maybe it was just part of the celebration of the end of Ramadan.
i know i’m “siding with the enemy”
however,
this email was probably typed up before the event occured, and Obama doesn’t want to upset them on their holiday
Lol
mbachur
you’re not “siding with the enemy”
You’re using common sense.
The problem is, as the quote goes “Common sense is very uncommon”. Hence you have comments who seem to believe that most muslims look at these marines as sacrificial lambs and part of their ramadan celebration. That’s a really balanced and mature point of view.
The Muslim way to say thank you to the evil,devil,satanic snake,Iran
lover,vicious ,sadistic ,Israel hater muslin terrorist
Obama to empower Iran to build an A bomb so they can kill
6 million jews in Israel.
Why should one memo address two completely different and unrelated subjects?
It had become customary for the president to send greetings to various religions during their holiday observances.
The maniac who committed the atrocities in tennessee may have been a Muslim, just as Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, and Arnold Rothstein were Jews.
Big difference Moose613, Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, and Arnold Rothstein didnt commit their crimes in the name of Judaism but every muslim terrorist commits their crimes in the name of islam. maybe it is an islam thing you think!?