Trump Delivers Ramadan Message to Muslims
US President Donald Trump delivered a special message to Muslims, particularly those in the United States, welcoming the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. Trump expressed his best wishes to Muslims celebrating the occasion.
Trump’s message was issued in a statement released by the White House via its official website, whitehouse.gov, on Tuesday (17 February) local time.
“Today, I send my greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating Ramadan,” Trump said in his statement, as reported by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday (18 February 2026).
“Each Ramadan is a season marked by reverence for spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation of God’s countless blessings,” Trump stated.
“This sacred time for many Americans emphasises prayer and fasting, strengthens family and community bonds, and affirms shared values of compassion, charity, mercy, and humility,” the statement added.
Furthermore, Trump’s message addressed the importance of religious freedom and worship in the United States. He affirmed that his administration would uphold these principles.
“The God-given right to worship freely is a hallmark of our nation and a pillar of our prosperity and strength. For this reason, every day, my administration ensures that all citizens can practise their faith, follow their conscience, and worship freely — because religious freedom means the freedom to practise your religion proudly and without fear of persecution,” he stressed.
“In this season of grace and goodness, I offer prayers for happiness and blessings at home, unity and peace throughout the world, and blessings in the year ahead,” Trump said in his statement.
Several Arab and Muslim countries began observing Ramadan on Wednesday (18 February), whilst other countries were set to commence fasting on Thursday (19 February), including Indonesia, Turkey, Oman, Singapore, and Australia.
Muslims in the United States began Ramadan on Wednesday (18 February), after the Fiqh Council of North America declared that the first day of Ramadan fell on 18 February.