United States President, Donald Trump has broken a decades-long tradition of having iftar dinner, usually held at the end of Ramadan.
The tradition was said to have begun in 1805, with the White House starting yearly ritual in 1996, under past First Lady Hillary Clinton.
The iftar dinner, according to reports, usually takes White House officials two months to plan and has been held yearly under the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations, but 2017 took a different path.
However, the White House, Saturday evening, issued a statement.
“Muslims in the United States joined those around the world during the holy month of Ramadan to focus on acts of faith and charity,” the statement read. “Now, as they commemorate Eid with family and friends, they carry on the tradition of helping neighbours and breaking bread with people from all walks of life.
“During this holiday, we are reminded of the importance of mercy, compassion, and goodwill. With Muslims around the world, the United States renews our commitment to honour these values. Eid Mubarak.”
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