WHITE HOUSE STILL CLOSED TO SCHOOL CHILDREN AND TOURISTS President Barack Obama saluted Muslim Americans on Thursday for their contributions in helping build the nation as business entrepreneurs, technology innovators and pioneers in medicine. Obama spoke at a White House dinner he hosted to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The meal, or iftar, breaks the day of fasting when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset. Obama was joined by members of his administration, elected officials, religious leaders and members of the diplomatic corps as he hosted his fifth iftar in the State Dining Room. This event reflected previous Ramadan celebrations Obama has held. Similarly, former President George W. Bush held events commemorating the Muslim holy month during his two terms in office. WATCH: youtube/watch?v=tSku1nc6qoQ SEE MORE: theblaze/stories/2013/07/26/obama-s... LAST YEAR: Huma Abedin was the darling of the Iftar Dinner, whom Obama praised as an A"American Patriot": theblaze/stories/2012/08/11/america... View Less
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:37:25 +0000
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