Letter: Obama’s Idul Fitri greeting

As Ramadan comes to an end, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world on the occasion of Idul Fitri. For Muslims all over the world, Idul Fitri marks the end of a holy month of fasting and prayer.

It is a time of self-reflection focusing on the values that Muslims and people of all faiths share — charity, community, cooperation and compassion. 

This year’s Idul Fitri is also an occasion to reflect on the importance of religious tolerance and to recognize the positive role that religious communities of all faiths, including Muslims, have played in American life.
On this Idul Fitri, those devastated by the recent floods in Pakistan will be on the minds of many around the world.

To help in the tremendous relief, recovery, and reconstruction effort for the floods, all Americans can participate by donating to the Pakistan Relief Fund at www.state.gov. 

Barack Obama
US President
Washington