Trump greets Muslims on Ramadan in official statement

Washington - Read his full statement here.

As the Arab and Muslim world observe Ramadan, US President Donald Trump has issued his greeting to 'Muslims everywhere' in a statement released by the White House.
He starts off things by wishing all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. The US president also makes mention of the Muslims in America as they observe the holy month. Muslims have been highlighted by Trump earlier in his campaign. It reached its zenith with his infamous 'travel ban' on six Muslim majority countries - a ban that has not been reinstated by a US appeals court.
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As the letter goes on, Trump makes strong references to his recent trip to Saudi Arabia. He also repeatedly emphasised the United States' goal to combat terrorism which he says are '...directly contrary to the spirit of Ramadan.' To drive his point, he made references to the recent attacks on the United Kingdom and Egypt.
Below is the statement released by the White House.

On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan.  

During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that strengthen our communities.  At its core, the spirit of Ramadan strengthens awareness of our shared obligation to reject violence, to pursue peace, and to give to those in need who are suffering from poverty or conflict.

This year, the holiday begins as the world mourns the innocent victims of barbaric terrorist attacks in the United Kingdom and Egypt, acts of depravity that are directly contrary to the spirit of Ramadan.  Such acts only steel our resolve to defeat the terrorists and their perverted ideology.  

On my recent visit to Saudi Arabia, I had the honor of meeting with the leaders of more than 50 Muslim nations.  There, in the land of the two holiest sites in the Muslim world, we gathered to deliver together an emphatic message of partnership for the sake of peace, security, and prosperity for our countries and for the world.  

I reiterate my message delivered in Riyadh:  America will always stand with our partners against terrorism and the ideology that fuels it.  During this month of Ramadan, let us be resolved to spare no measure so that we may ensure that future generations will be free of this scourge and able to worship and commune in peace. 

I extend my best wishes to Muslims everywhere for a blessed month as you observe the Ramadan traditions of charity, fasting, and prayer.  May God bless you and your families.