Wes Clark sends warm greetings to Muslims for Eid

By: Matt Bennett November 24, 2003

Gert and I would like to extend our warm greetings and congratulations to American Muslims on the holiday of Eid Al-Fitr. As Muslims celebrate the completion of Ramadan, we would like to wish all Muslims prosperity, peace, and health for the coming years.

The more than 6 million Muslims living in America have greatly strengthened the fabric of our society and added to its invaluable qualities. American Muslims are a testament to our nation's diversity, and I am proud of the contributions they have made to our great nation.

They have always embodied the values that make our country strong - devotion to family, commitment to hard work, compassion and respect towards others.

This year, Eid Al-Fitr falls at the beginning of the holiday season for all three Abrahamic faiths. Jews will soon be celebrating Chanukkah and Christians are preparing for Christmas. Islam teaches us that Jews and Christians are People of the Book and that all three texts-the Torah, Bible and Qur'an-promote respect and compassion for all of humanity.

Eid Mubarak and may peace and blessings be upon you.

General Wesley Clark is US Presidential candidate for 2004