[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 34, Number 52 (Monday, December 28, 1998)]
[Pages 2512-2513]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message on the Observance of Ramadan

December 18, 1998

    Warm greetings to all those observing the holy month of Ramadan.
    Ramadan is a special time of reflection and renewal for Muslims 
around the world, including the 6 million Americans who are

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making Islam one of our nation's fastest-growing religious. Through 
fasting and devoted reading of the Koran, Muslims strengthen their faith 
in God and deepen the compassion that gives their faith such dignity and 
power in the eyes of Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It is a time for 
renewing our spirituality and for recognizing our common humanity. It is 
a time to remember all that we have done and all that we have yet to do 
to make this world worthy of its Creator.
    As the crescent moon rises, and the ninth month begins, Hillary 
joins me in extending best wishes to you and your families for health, 
prosperity, and happiness. May our prayers for a better world soon be 
answered.
                                                  Bill Clinton

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