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Message from United States Consul General Jacob Walles to the Palestinian people on the Occasion of Eid al Adha
As Muslims around the world today begin to celebrate Eid al-Adha, I want to extend my most sincere greetings to all the Palestinian people.
I am once again greatly impressed by the dedication of Hajj pilgrims, who are a living symbol of the values of humility and sacrifice. As millions of pilgrims, including Muslim Americans, complete the rites of this holy obligation, I am inspired by the universal values this Muslim tradition highlights, including the basic equality of all people.
As you know, the United States was founded on the principle that all people are created equal. Over the past year, we have continued our work to promote peace and freedom in this area and to help build the institutions of a future Palestinian state. All of us at the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem pledge to continue our efforts to realize a Palestinian state, living in freedom and prosperity.
As you gather with your families this holiday, I wish for you, your family, and your community all the very best for the coming year.
Kul a’am wa antum b-khayr.
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Message from United States President George W. Bush on the Occasion of Eid al Adha
I send greetings to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice.
Eid al-Adha commemorates Abraham's devotion to God, and it reminds us of God's mercy and provision for his people. Abraham's deep faith was tested when God asked him to sacrifice his son. Although Abraham was set to faithfully obey, God provided an alternate sacrifice that spared his son. During this holiday, Muslims around the world honor Abraham's trust in God and celebrate God's love through acts of charity and joyous feasts with family, friends, and others in their community.
Our Nation is blessed by vibrant Muslim communities. On this holiday, all Americans celebrate our religious liberty, and we remember that religious freedom belongs not to any one nation but to the world.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a blessed holiday.
George W. Bush