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Obama hosts Iftar Dinner to celebrate Ramadan (7 images)

President Obama was joined by elected officials, religious and grassroots leaders in the Muslim American community, and leaders of diverse faiths to celebrate Ramadan, a tradition that began annually under President Bill Clinton and was continued by President George W. Bush.



U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an Iftar dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House August 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama was joined by elected officials, religious and grassroots leaders in the Muslim American community, and leaders of diverse faiths to celebrate Ramadan, a tradition that began annually under President Bill Clinton and was continued by President George W. Bush. UPI/Alex Wong/Pool
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Mansura Shajahan, whose husband Mohammed Shajahan was killed during 9/11 at tower one of the World Trade Center, wipes tears as U.S. President Barack Obama acknowledges Muslim 9/11 families during an Iftar dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House August 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. UPI/Alex Wong/Pool
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U.S. President Barack Obama, upper left, pauses as he acknowledges Muslim 9/11 families during an Iftar dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House August 10, 2011 in Washington, DC. UPI/Alex Wong/Pool
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