JAKARTA - U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden deliver remarks during the 1442 H Ramadan Holy Month service to all Muslim communities in the United States and the world, Monday, April 12.
Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are fasting without loved ones, however, President Joe Biden said the condition also led the Muslim community to begin the month of the Quran's descent with new hope.
"They raise awareness by god's presence in life, ensuring a commitment to serve others based on faith and expressing gratitude for the blessings of health, well-being and life," President Joe Biden said tuesday, April 13.
Interestingly, describing the current situation, in which the world is trying to get out of various crises and problems, President Biden quoted the 35th verse of Surat An Nur in his Ramadan message.
"God is the light-giver in the heavens and the earth, who guides us out of darkness,".
On the same occasion President Joe Biden mentioned the Muslim citizens of the United States have enriched the country since its inception. He also appreciated the struggle of Muslims in eradicating COVID-19, to take a leading role in the fight for racial equality and social justice.
"However, American Muslims continue to be the target of bullying, bigotry and hate crimes. This is unacceptable and must be stopped. No one in America should live in fear of expressing their beliefs. The government works tirelessly to protect the rights and security of all citizens," President Biden said.
In this Ramadan message, President Biden also mentioned the issue of lifting the travel ban for Muslims from a number of countries that he considers embarrassing. He also delivered on a promise to continue defending human rights everywhere, including for Uighur Muslims in China and Rohingya in Myanmar.
Ending his remarks, President Joe Biden said the celebrations at the White House were still virtually over.
"Insha Allah me and Jill hope to hold eid celebrations directly at the White House next year," he concluded.
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