[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 41 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Pages 1323-1324]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message on the Observance of Eid al-Fitr

October 1, 2007

    I send greetings to Muslims in the United States and around the 
world celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast.
    The great faith of Islam has enhanced our society and brought 
comfort and strength to generations in America and around the world. The 
three day festival of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month-long fast 
of Ramadan and is a time to look forward with a spirit of renewal and 
hope, and celebrate the rich Islamic tradition of charity and giving. 
During this holiday, Muslims gather with family and friends to share in 
traditional food, thank God for His blessings, and reach out to the less 
fortunate.
    Our Nation is proud to be a land of many beliefs, and our society is 
enriched by our Muslim citizens. On the first day of Shawwal, the tenth 
month of the Islamic calendar, may people of all faiths reflect on the 
values we hold in common, including love of family, the importance of 
community, and gratitude to God.
    Laura and I send our best wishes for a joyful celebration. Eid 
Mubarak.
                                                George W. Bush

Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
October 11. An original was not available for verification of the 
content of this message.

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