President Obama hosts an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan IN WASHINGTON

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room of the White House August 10, 2012 in Washington, DC. The invited guests include elected officials, religious and grassroots leaders in the Muslim American community, and leaders of diverse faiths and members of the diplomatic corps. UPI/Olivier Douliery/Pool