US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have marked the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, wishing Muslims worldwide “Ramadan Kareem”.
“Today, Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan — a time of fasting, renewal, charity, worship and growth,” said Biden in a statement on Wednesday.
The president said the US reaffirms its support to Muslim communities suffering hardships and devastation. “We will continue to stand with the people of Türkiye and Syria — who have lost many loved ones during the recent devastating earthquakes — and with the people of Pakistan, who are rebuilding their lives following last summer’s floods.
“To my fellow Americans observing Ramadan, and to Muslims around the world: Ramadan Kareem — we wish you a blessed and peaceful Ramadan,” said Biden.
Jill and I wish Muslim communities here at home and around the world a blessed and prosperous month.
Ramadan Kareem! pic.twitter.com/YAC2eHXePa
— President Biden Archived (@POTUS46Archive) March 22, 2023
