Washington: United States President Joe Biden has congratulated Muslims in the country and around the world on Eid-ul-Azha.
In a statement by the White House, US President said Muslim community leaders will come together to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at the White House for the first time this year, hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff.
The Biden-Harris Administration wishes Muslims across the country and around the world a joyous Eid al-Adha. Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/taFFazEKTd
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 28, 2023
In his statement, emphasizing compassion, empathy and mutual respect, Biden also referred to the Hajj ritual performed during Eid-ul-Azha.