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US President Joe Biden has issued a written message on the occasion of the start of Ramadan. “With Jill, fasting, regeneration, helping, worship…

US President Joe Biden has issued a written message on the occasion of the start of Ramadan. “Together with Jill, we send our best wishes to the Muslim communities in America and around the world as we enter the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, renewal, relief, worship and growth,” Biden said. Referring to the earthquakes that caused heavy loss of life in Turkey in his message, Biden said, “We will continue to stand by the people of Turkey who lost many relatives in devastating earthquakes.”

US President Joe Biden has issued a written message on the occasion of the start of Ramadan. “Together with Jill, we send our best wishes to the Muslim communities in America and around the world as we enter the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, renewal, relief, worship and growth,” Biden said.

President Biden also touched upon the earthquakes that caused heavy loss of life in Turkey and Syria, and the flood disaster in Pakistan last year. “The people of Turkey and Syria, who lost many relatives in devastating earthquakes; “We will continue to stand by the people of Pakistan, who are rebuilding their lives after the flood last summer,” he said.

Stating that it is a universal human right for everyone to practice their faith peacefully and openly, President Biden said, “Together with American partners, we are in solidarity with Muslims who continue to be oppressed, including the Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China, the Rohingya Muslims in Burma and other Muslim communities facing persecution around the world. in it,” he said.

Biden said, “The Muslim community, which has been a part of the history of the United States since its foundation, from science and technology to art and academia; from law to medicine; from economy to government service; “Muslim Americans continue to strengthen the rich fabric of the country,” he said.

Biden said, “Let’s come together as all cultures and faiths to renew our commitment to building a more equal, fairer, more tolerant and more compassionate nation,” Biden said, adding that he wishes Muslims in America and around the world a peaceful Ramadan.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a written message released on the occasion of the start of Ramadan, stated that Ramadan is a holy month of worship for Muslims, a time of celebration with family, and compassionately remembering the less fortunate.

Blinken noted that Ramadan is also a time to take action on the responsibility to support those in need, including those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.

“In this spirit, our embassies and consulates abroad will host iftars and various events to share this month’s beautiful traditions and demonstrate our commitment to promoting harmony and diversity in our communities,” he said. “We remain committed to promoting religious freedom for all, both within the United States and around the world,” Blinken said.

Ece Nagihan

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