The News:
June 29, 2014
United States President Barak Obama has extended his best wishes to the Muslim faithful as Ramadan begins all over the world, saying “Ramadan Kareem.”
“On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan,”Obama said in a statement released by the White House on Sunday.”
At 01:55 GMT a White House tweet read: “Ramadan Kareem.” —President Obama extends his best wishes to the Muslim community on the beginning of Ramadan.
In the statement posted on the White House website, the United States President noted that the Muslim Ramadan is “A time for self-reflection and devotion through prayer and fasting, Ramadan is also an occasion when Muslims around the world reaffirm their commitment to helping the less fortunate, including those struggling because of economic hardship and inequality.
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Categories: Americas, Arab World, Ramadan, Religion, United States
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http://www.onislam.net/english/news/europe/474353-british-pm-wishes-muslims-ramadan-mubarak.html
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the occasion of Ramadan
http://www.themuslimtimes.org/2014/06/countries/canada/statement-by-the-prime-minister-of-canada-on-the-occasion-of-ramadan
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http://www.wbobradio.com/2014/06/27/obama-to-host-iftar-dinner-at-white-house-sends-best-wishes-for-ramadan/
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http://www.heritageradiott.com/prime-minister-extends-ramadan-greetings-to-muslim-community/
Live up to the spirit of Ramadan, says PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his deputy Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/06/29/Live-up-to-the-spirit-of-Ramadan-says-PM/
Thank you President Obama for your Greetings and Ramadan Mubarak to you your family and our beloved USA
Thank you President Obama this your massage also indicating peace and unitary around the world as we all concern about each other. May Allah bring peace to the entire world in this holy month of Ramadan.
My message to all Muslims around the World to make DUA for President Obama,as a first American Muslim President.May ALLAH bring peace in his time.President Barak Hussen Obama is a top root of the World,May ALLAH blessing you with your family.RAMADHAN KAREEM.