THE WHITE HOUSE
President's Message for Ramadan
November 15, 2001
Ramadan 2001
As the new moon signals the holy month of Ramadan, I extend warm
greetings to Muslims throughout the United States and around the
world.
The Islam that we know is a faith devoted to the worship of one
God, as revealed through The Holy Qu'ran. It teaches the
value and importance of charity, mercy, and peace. And it
is one of the fastest growing religions in America, with millions of
American believers today.
The American Muslim community is as varied as the many Muslim
communities across the world. Muslims from diverse
backgrounds pray together in mosques all across our great
land. And American Muslims serve in every walk of life,
including our armed forces.
The Holy Qu'ran says: "Piety does not lie in turning your face to
the East or West. Piety lies in believing in God."
(2:177). Americans now have turned to acts of charity,
sending relief to the Afghan people, who have suffered for so many
years. America is proud to play a leading role in the
humanitarian relief efforts in Afghanistan, through airdrops and
truck convoys of food, medicine, and other much-needed
supplies. And today we are committed to working for the
long-term reconstruction of that troubled land.
We send our sincerest wishes to Muslims in America and around the
world for health, prosperity, and happiness during Ramadan and
throughout the coming year.
George W. Bush
President
United States of America
Previous Presidential Ramadan Messages:
Previous Presidential Ramadan Messages:
Ramadan 2006, George W. Bush
Ramadan 2005, George W. Bush
Ramadan 2004, George W. Bush
Ramadan 2003, George W. Bush
Ramadan 2002, George W. Bush
Ramadan 2001, George W. Bush
Ramadan 1999, (Former)President William J. CLinton
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