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Barack Obama gives iftar dinner at White House

11 August 2011 09:49 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Azer Mustafayev â€“ APA. US President Barack Obama gave iftar dinner at the White House on the occasion of Holy Ramadan. According to APA, at the iftar dinner, President Obama honored the Muslim Americans lost on 9/11 and spoke about the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the attacks. He thanked the Muslim Americans for their contribution to the countryâ€™s development.

â€œLike so many faiths, Islam has always been part of our American family, and Muslim Americans have long contributed to the strength and character of our country, in all walks of life. This has been especially true over the past 10 years,â€ Obama said. The president highlighted the many Muslim Americans who safeguard communities across the country and work to protect the nation.

â€œMake no mistake, Muslim Americans help to keep us safe,â€ he said.