In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful AMC Update December 14, 1999 President Clinton's Ramadan greetings (Washington, DC, December 14) - AMC commends President Clinton on his warm greetings to Muslims on the beginning of Ramadan. Eid and Ramadan greetings were first issued by the president in the early 1990s. Comments on the Ramadan greeting may be sent to the White House at the addresses below. THE WHITE HOUSE December 9, 1999 RAMADAN 1999 Warm greetings to Muslims across America and around the world as you celebrate the start of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, fasting, reflection, and good works. Islam is one of the world's most prominent religions and a source of profound strength and guidance for millions of Americans. Members of the Muslim American community have made enormous contributions to our national life. I am especially pleased that my alma mater, Georgetown University, has named its first Muslim chaplain, reflecting the increasing recognition in our country of the Islamic faith and our firm commitment to religious tolerance. Sadly, in too many communities around the world, Muslims and other believers are unable to worship according to their religious traditions. We look forward to the day when people of all faiths can freely express their beliefs without fear of persecution or discrimination. Each year, Ramadan brings a promise of renewal and hope for the world. I pray that, as the new moon rises, we will witness the beginning of a new era of tolerance around the globe. As the followers of Islam celebrate the revelation of God's word to Muhammad, we join you in honoring his call for harmony and peace. WILLIAM J. CLINTON CONTACT INFORMATION: The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Tel: 202-456-1414 Fax: 202-456-2461 E-mail: [log in to unmask] CC: [log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------