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Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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Aziz Poonawalla
What is notable about this year’s remarks are the specifics in terms of dollar amounts. This isn’t likely to change anyone’s mind, but I think that it does show a responsiveness to the criticism. Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world.…
a quote for Eid ul Fitr (Nelson Mandela)
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Aziz Poonawalla
The season of Eid is upon us, and I’d like to share this quote from Nelson Mandela that came my way early this morning: “There is nothing like returning to a place unchanged to find the ways you yourself have changed.” What a wonderful sentiment. On Eid, we fully return to the routines of normal…
Message to Muslims of the world from Pope Francis
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Aziz Poonawalla
Pope Francis has sent a message of goodwill to Muslims worldwide. The text is available in multiple languages including French and Arabic on the Vatican website. Unfortunately, some Muslims tend to view this sort of gesture in a cynical way. They forget that in Islam, there is a religious basis for interfaith outreach such as…
Eid intolerance
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Aziz Poonawalla
While the decision of when to observe Eid can be messy at times, that messiness is at least the process of honest decisions and judgement by Muslims free to make their own religious choices. However, not all Muslims have that freedom. For example, Sunnis in Iran: Sunni Muslims in Tehran have been banned from congregating…
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