Day: June 16, 2024
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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken congratulated Muslims on Eid al-Adha. Washington began the tradition of extending greetings on Muslim holidays during the Clinton era.
Secretary Of State : On the Occasion of Eid al-AdhaPRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States, I extend warm wishes for a blessed Eid al-Adha to Muslims celebrating here and across the world. For the millions of Muslims who performed the Hajj pilgrimage, we also wish the returning…