White House and State Department Messages Mark Eid-ul-Fitr

Yesterday the White House issued a statement from President Obama and the First Lady extending greetings to Muslims on the ending of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. A posting on the White House blog from D. Paul Monteiro, Deputy Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement, indicated that several government agencies have participated this year in events to mark Ramadan. Earlier this week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a message for Eid-ul-Fitr, stating in part: "the United States seeks a new beginning with Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect." A video of the message, as well as transcripts in English and 15 other languages are posted on the State Department's website.