President Obama Hosts an Iftar Dinner to Celebrate Ramadan

Continuing a tradition at the White House, last night President Obama hosted his third Iftar dinner to celebrate Ramadan. The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of fasting, when Muslim families and communities eat together after sunset. The President was joined in the State Dining Room by two Muslim American members of Congress, Keith Ellison and Andre Carson, members of the diplomatic corps, and Muslim American families and service members. During his remarks the President Obama wished a blessed Ramadan to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the World.

Turkiye, 11 August 2011