Bush sends Ramadhan greeting<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: U.S. President George W. Bush conveyed on Wednesday
\nhis greeting to Muslims all over the world, including Indonesia,
\nwho have started to observe the holy month of Ramadhan.<\/p>\n
In his greeting, Bush said that Islam was a peace-loving faith
\nthat is practiced by more than one billion people around the
\nworld.<\/p>\n
He also expressed thanks for the friendship and support of
\nmany Muslim nations in the global coalition to fight terrorism.<\/p>\n
\"The Koran teaches that Ramadhan is a time for fasting,
\nprayer, worship and contemplation. Muslims observe this month by
\nrenewing their dedication to caring for those in need, doing good
\ndeeds, and strengthening family and community ties. These actions
\nreflect many of the values that Muslims share with people of
\nother faiths across our nation and around the world, including
\ncourage, compassion and service,\" he said in a statement made
\navailable to The Jakarta Post.<\/p>\n
He also said that the U.S. remained committed to freedom,
\njustice and equal opportunity for all people. -- JP<\/p>",
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