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WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered Ramadan greetings to American Muslims and thanked President Obama for a videotaped message marking the month-long fast and acknowledging Muslim community service efforts.
VIDEO: President Obama's Ramadan Message
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euANTSzrvso
SEE ALSO: Transcript of President Obama's Ramadan Message
http://tinyurl.com/ramadantranscript
In his message, released today, the president said: "This summer, people across America have served in their communities - educating children, caring for the sick, and extending a hand to those who have fallen on hard times. Faith-based organizations, including many Islamic organizations, have been at the forefront in participating in this summer of service."
President Obama was referring to Muslim participation in his recently announced "United We Serve" initiative, which is designed to "make service a way of life for all Americans."
"We wish everyone a blessed Ramadan and join President Obama in encouraging a spirit of community service for Americans of all faiths," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
Awad said CAIR is asking Muslim communities to plan new volunteer community service initiatives, to expand existing activities and to report all such efforts through its "Muslims Care" online form. Muslims Care, an ongoing CAIR program, is designed to encourage volunteerism in the American Muslim community.
SEE ALSO: Show Muslim Support for President Obama's Community Service Appeal
http://tinyurl.com/muslimscarealert
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil
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