East Room 5:52 P.M. EDT AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to your home. Welcome, everyone. Eid Mubarak — AUDIENCE: Eid Mubarak! THE PRESIDENT: — to one and all. I — I just asked — AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thanks, Uncle Joe. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) I just asked whether or not prayer was…
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Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across the country and around the world as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr and conclude the holy month of Ramadan. With the sighting of the crescent moon, Eid al-Fitr is a festive celebration where Muslims feast after the holy month of fasting, decorate their homes, give gifts…
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha
Jill and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims across the United States and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. The Eid traditions and Hajj rituals that commemorate the devotion of Abraham and his son to God are an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith, and a reminder of the common roots of the…
Remarks by President Biden at a Reception to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
East Room 4:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Mom, with your permission — you boys can come up on stage if you want. AUDIENCE: Awww — THE PRESIDENT: Come on. Don’t worry, he’s coming. (Laughter.) (Children are brought on stage.) Well, welcome to the White House, guys. (Laughter.) Welcome to the White House. And Eid Mubarak.…
Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
As Muslims in the United States and around the world conclude the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Jill and I extend our warmest wishes to all who are celebrating this joyous occasion. Eid marks the completion of a holy month dedicated to devotion and reflection, when families and communities come together to celebrate…
Remarks by President Biden at the Memorial for Senator Harry Reid
The Smith CenterLas Vegas, Nevada 12:59 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Well, Mr. President — Barack — I have to tell you: Every time I hear a dial tone, I think of Harry. (Laughter.) Y’all think I’m kidding? I’m not. Jill and I are here for Harry, but he — if he would — he wouldn’t…
A Proclamation on the Death of Harry Reid
From humble roots in Searchlight, Nevada, Harry Reid rose to become one of the great Senate Majority Leaders in American history. He was a man of action, and a man of his word — guided by faith, loyalty, and unshakeable resolve. Throughout his long career of public service, Harry Reid was instrumental in passing landmark legislation…
Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris on the Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Our country has lost an honorable public servant. Harry Reid rose through the ranks in Washington, becoming Senate Majority Leader, but he never forgot his humble beginnings in Searchlight, Nevada – and he always fought for working families and the poor. Leader Reid also got things done: from expanding access to healthcare through the Affordable…
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Harry Reid and I grew up on different sides of the country, but we came from the same place where certain values run deep. Loyalty. Faith. Resolve. Service. During the two decades we served together in the United States Senate, and the eight years we worked together while I served as Vice President, Harry met…
Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha
Jill and I send our warmest greetings to those celebrating Eid al-Adha around the world. The Eid traditions and Hajj rituals of providing for those less fortunate in commemoration of Abraham and his son’s devotion to God carry a special meaning this year as we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 and work to respond…
