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White House Ramadan Message for 2011
The 2011 message is shorter than in 2010 or 2009 and seems less hopey/changy. It contains the following,
"The heartbreaking accounts of lost lives and the images of families and children in Somalia and the Horn of Africa struggling to survive remind us of our common humanity and compel us to act. Now is the time for nations and peoples to come together to avert an even worse catastrophe by offering support and assistance to on-going relief efforts."
"Ramadan is also a time of intense devotion and reflection -- a time when Muslims fast during the day and pray during the night; when Muslims provide support to others to advance opportunity and prosperity for people everywhere"
"This month is also a time of renewal and this marks the first Ramadan since the President outlined his vision for a new beginning between America and the Muslim world...True partnerships also require cooperation in all areas -- particularly those that can make a positive difference in peoples' daily lives, including education, science and technology, health, and entrepreneurship - fields in which Muslim communities have helped play a pioneering role throughout history."
In none of those messages did the President use the Islamic Year (which this year is 1432). In 2009 (1430) he ended his message with 'Ramadan Kareem' which means 'Bountiful Ramadan' or 'Generous Ramadan'. It would have been interesting if the President had used the alternate Islamic Greeting, "Ramadan Mubarak" which means "Blessed Ramadan".
Posted by: Lord Garth 2011-08-02 |
