Thursday, September 13, 2007

Bush and Ahmadinejad have one thing in common...

They both wish the world's Muslims a happy Ramadan:

Via the White House Webpage:

US President George W. Bush today said the US was richer for its citizens of Islamic faith and wish the world's Muslims well as they began to observe Ramadan.

"I send greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the world," Bush said in a statement.

"America is a land of many faiths, and our society is enriched by our Muslim citizens," he said.

"May the holy days of Ramadan remind us all to seek a culture of compassion and serve others in charity."

Via: Iranian Student's News Agency

ISNA - Tehran
Service: Foreign Policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (ISNA)-Iran's president congratulated all Muslims on Ramadan through separate messages to the top officials of the Islamic countries.

In his messages, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked god for Muslims glory and pride.

"I hope in this holy month Muslims can take a big step on the way to elevating human societies, resolving injustice, cruelty, discrimination and eradicating insecurity and poverty," he asserted.

"Through boosting brotherhood between Muslim countries, we should create integration," he emphasized.


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