In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, U.S. President Joe Biden hosted a reception at the White House, affirming his administration's ongoing support for the Muslim community, according to the transcript of his speech published on the official White House website. Biden, addressing hundreds of attendees, praised the contributions of American Muslims in the United States, including those who fought in the American Revolutionary War, as reported by Reuters.
In his speech, Biden noted the presence of 3.5 million Muslims in the United States, who come from different ethnicities and speak various languages but are "united as Americans." He stated, "There are more American Muslims serving in Congress today than at any time in American history. It's great for democracy when Congress looks like America."
Regarding the phenomenon of Islamophobia, he emphasized, "We are determined to confront all forms of hate, including Islamophobia, which is important to me and represents a priority for my administration. That's why I created an emergency task force to address attacks on Muslims and combat bias and discrimination." He added, "Standing up to hatred against Muslims is essential to maintaining who we are."
Biden concluded the event with a traditional greeting, saying "Eid Mubarak."
