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To woo Muslims President Donald Trump hosts second iftar party at White House

Donal Trump, Bill Clinton, Muslims, Iftar Party, Ramadan, Ramazan, United States President, White House, America, World newsPhoto of US President Donald Trump sits down for an iftar party, which breaks a daylong fast, celebrating the Islam's holy month of Ramadan, in the State Dining Room of the White House.

Washington: The United States (US) President, Donald Trump has hosted his second annual Iftar Party at the White House and said it’s “been a very rough time” for Muslims around the world.

 

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The party, which breaks the daily fast of Ramadan for Muslims around the world, on Monday night was attended by ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps representing Muslim-majority nations, reports international news channel.

Trump cited the devastating attacks on Muslims killed in New Zealand, Sri Lanka, California and Pittsburgh.

 

US President Donald Trump hosts second iftar party for Muslims at White House:

 

“In their blessed memory, we resolve to defeat the evils of terrorism,” he said.

Trump’s speech emphasised world peace. “We thank god that America is a place founded on beliefs that citizens of all faiths can live together in safety and live together in freedom.”

 

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He ended his address with a Muslim blessing: “Wish all the people around the world Ramadan Kareem.”

The iftar dinners have been regularly held at the White House since the former President Bill Clinton’s administration.