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Bush Extends Ramadan Greetings to Muslims
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http://enews.voanews.com/t?r=279&ctl=14134AC:A6F02AD83191E160C02B4B765E40F2189574F7DCC14957C0 US president says
upcoming holiday seasons are good times to remember common values that
bind all people





George W. BushPresident Bush has extended his greetings to Muslims
observing Ramadan in America and around the world.

In a White House statement released Friday, Mr. Bush said Ramadan is
the holiest time of the Muslim year and an important holiday.

He said Ramadan observes the delivery of God's word, in the form of
the Qur'an, to the prophet Muhammad.

The president also said the holiday is an opportunity to gather with
friends and family and to show thanks for God's blessings through
works of charity.

Mr. Bush said Ramadan and the upcoming holiday seasons are good times
to remember common values that bind all people together. He added that
Muslim Americans enrich U.S. society.


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