Presidential Message on Ramadan

White House: Briefings & Statements

Published February 17th, 2026

Detected February 18th, 2026

Summary

The White House issued a Presidential message on February 17, 2026, celebrating Ramadan. The message highlights the spiritual significance of the holiday, emphasizes the importance of freedom of religion in the United States, and extends best wishes to those observing the occasion.

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The White House has issued a Presidential message for Ramadan, dated February 17, 2026. The message conveys greetings and best wishes to those celebrating the holiday, characterizing it as a season of spiritual renewal, meditation, and appreciation for blessings. It specifically affirms the God-given right to freely worship as a hallmark of the nation and states the administration's commitment to ensuring citizens can practice their faith without fear of persecution.

This notice serves as a statement of values and a recognition of a significant cultural and religious observance within the United States. While it does not impose new regulatory requirements or deadlines, it reinforces the administration's stance on religious freedom. For compliance officers, this message underscores the importance of respecting and accommodating religious practices in the workplace and educational settings, aligning with existing civil rights protections.

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Briefings & Statements

Presidential Message on Ramadan

The White House

February 17, 2026

Today, I send my greetings and best wishes to all those celebrating Ramadan.

Every Ramadan stands as a reverent season of spiritual renewal, reflective meditation, and appreciation for God’s countless blessings. This sacred time for many Americans emphasizes prayer and fasting, strengthens familial and community ties, and affirms our shared values of compassion, charity, mercy, and humility.

The God-given right to freely worship is a hallmark of our Nation and a pillar of our prosperity and strength. For this reason, every day, my Administration is ensuring that all citizens can practice their faith, follow their conscience, and worship freely—because freedom of religion means the freedom to practice your religion proudly and without fear of persecution.

In this season of grace and goodwill, I offer my prayers for happiness and fulfillment at home, unity and peace throughout the world, and blessings in the year to come.