U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry
Secretary of State John Kerry on Ramadan Kareem
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
June 27, 2014
As
the holy month of Ramadan begins, I wish the millions of Muslims here
at home and so many more all around the world Ramadan Kareem.
Ramadan is a time for peaceful
reflection and prayer, a time for acts of compassion and charity --
universal values and aspiration ingrained in every human heart.
Across the globe, Muslims will
assemble and celebrate a rich tradition with fasting and prayer, as
generations have done every year since the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Here in America, Muslims will commemorate Ramadan in ways that reflect
the great diversity of our country and the spirit of community that
binds us together.
The diversity and patriotism of
America’s religious communities are sources of strength for all of us,
and our freedom to worship is a powerful reminder of the traditions we
share. E Pluribus Unum – From Many, One. And from many faiths, we stand
together in one shared country.\
Along with many of our
Ambassadors all over the world, I will host an Iftar celebration at the
State Department in Washington, DC. This event will bring together
leaders from across the Muslim community to join together and reflect on
our shared values.
On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I wish all Muslims around the world a peaceful Ramadan and joyful month.
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