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Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday congratulated Muslims in the United States and around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

In a statement issued by the White House, Obama and First Lady Michelle sent greetings to Muslims, and announced $195 million in additional humanitarian aid to Syrians displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict there.

"At this year’s White House Iftar, I was proud to spend time with some of the many American Muslims whose contributions enrich our democracy and strengthen our economy. Many of us have had the opportunity to break fast with our Muslim friends and colleagues—a tradition that reminds us to be grateful for our blessings and to compassion to the less fortunate among us, including millions of Syrians who spent Ramadan displaced from their homes, their families, and their loved ones."

To help the many Syrians in need this Eid, the President announced that the United States is providing an additional $195 million in food aid and other humanitarian aid.

The additional aid brings US humanitarian contribution to the Syrian people to over $1 billion since the crisis began.

"For millions of Americans, Eid is part of a great tapestry of America’s many traditions, and I wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful celebration. Eid Mubarak," the statement added.