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“The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, unites Muslim families, friends, and communities in honor of their spiritual devotion at the conclusion of Ramadan. It also serves as a reminder of the foundational American principle of religious liberty, which my Administration is fighting for every day. We offer our warmest greetings for a blessed Eid al-Fitr to all who celebrate.” [1]

The President’s message can be understood as part of a wider communication strategy aimed at the Islamic society within the USA. It subtly connects Ramadan with religious liberty, while it is a known fact that Islamic doctrine does not endorse religious liberty or coexistence at all. It goes even further, Islamic doctrine prescribes the capital punishment for leaving Islam. (Hadith Bukhari 6922, Mohammed: “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him.”) [2]. The President’s message serves as a skillful and gentle reminder to Islamic organizations as well as communities in the USA of what is expected from them—respecting the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding religious freedom, which is in complete contradiction to the Islamic scriptures they adhere to. This seems like a very likely explanation, especially in the context of other actions conducted by the current US President and Government to strengthen national security and protect sovereignty.

In this article we would like to add an additional context in regard to Ramadan for non-Islamic audience which was probably not the target group of the above-mentioned message. Also, most similar messages from many other non-Islamic officials are presented as uninformed inclusive gestures aimed at the whole of society. They exemplify a broader pattern in which non-Islamic governments publicly and non-critically celebrate Islamic events without acknowledging the political, legal, military, and civilizational doctrines embedded in the Islamic doctrine and tradition. Therefore, this article focuses on all messaging of public officials in regard to Islamic celebrations with special focus on the end of Ramadan [...]

💡 ➡️ Read the full article here: https://www.cspii.org/learn-political-islam/new-articles/analysis-of-the-white-houses-message-on-eid-al-fitr-an-important-context-for-non-muslims/

📚 Sources:
[1] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/03/presidential-message-on-eid-al-fitr/
[2] https://sunnah.com/bukhari:6922



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