The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a White House message acknowledging Ramadan and expressing support for religious freedom.
In the written message, President Trump said: “Every Ramadan stands as a reverent season of spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation for God’s countless blessings. This sacred time for many Americans emphasizes prayer and fasting, strengthens familial and community ties, and affirms our shared values of compassion, charity, mercy, and humility.”
The President also wrote, “The God-given right to freely worship is a hallmark of our Nation and a pillar of our prosperity and strength. For this reason, every day, my Administration is ensuring that all citizens can practice their faith, follow their conscience, and worship freely—because freedom of religion means the freedom to practice your religion proudly and without fear of persecution.
SEE: Presidential Message on Ramadan – The White House
In a statement, CAIR said:
“We welcome the president’s recognition of Ramadan and his expression of support for religious freedom. The administration and members of Congress should turn the president’s words into action by opposing anti-Muslim bigotry in all its forms and by ensuring that our government – and foreign governments that receive support from our nation – protect religious freedom for all people, whether Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or members of other faiths.”
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com