WASHINGTON: In his Eidul Azha message, US President Barack Obama urged Muslims to remember millions of refugees who were observing their Eid away from homes and offered to accept some of them in the United States.
“As we mark Eidul Azha this year, we are reminded of the millions of refugees around the globe who are spending this sacred holiday separated from their families, unsure of their future, but still hoping for a brighter tomorrow,” he said.
“And as a nation, we remain committed to welcoming the stranger with empathy and an open heart — from the refugee who flees war-torn lands to the immigrant who leaves home in search of a better life.”
President Obama also extended his warmest wishes to Muslims across the US and around the world, noting that this was the time to honour the sacrifice, resolve, and commitment to God demonstrated by Prophet Abraham.
President Obama also congratulated millions of Muslims who travelled to Makkah to perform Haj as a testament to their faith.
“It is also a celebration of the ways faith can transcend any differences or boundaries and unite us under the banners of fellowship and love,” he said.
Published in Dawn September 13th, 2016
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