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As some of you may or may not know, the Holy month of fasting, Ramadan, is here. It will be one of the most intense as it is taking place during a summer month which not only has temperatures of 90+ but days when it seems the sun is never going to set. lol But I am so excited and energized by the prospect of a deep cleansing and reconnecting with The Most High. I was ecstatic to read that the president addressed the Muslims across the world who will be observing this period of will power, strength, prayer and charity. The following is from Deputy Associate White House Counsel, Rashad Hussain:

“Ramadan Kareem
Posted by Rashad Hussain

As the new crescent moon ushers in Ramadan, the President extends his best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world.

Each Ramadan, the ninth month on the lunar calendar, Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset for 29 or 30 days. Fasting is a tradition in many religious faiths and is meant to increase spirituality, discipline, thankfulness, and consciousness of God’s mercy. Ramadan is also a time of giving and reaching out to those less fortunate, and this summer, American Muslims have joined their fellow citizens in serving communities across the country. Over the course of the month, we will highlight the perspectives of various faiths on fasting and profile faith-based organizations making real impacts in American cities and towns.

This month is also a time of renewal and this marks the first Ramadan since the President outlined his vision for a new beginning between America and the Muslim world. As a part of that new beginning, the President emphasizes that our relationship with Muslim communities cannot be based on political and security concerns alone. True partnerships also require cooperation in all areas – particularly those that can make a positive difference in peoples’ daily lives, including education, science and technology, health, and entrepreneurship – fields in which Muslim communities have helped play a pioneering role throughout history.

The President’s message is part of an on-going dialogue with Muslim communities that began on inauguration day and has continued with his statement on Nowruz, during trips to Ankara and Cairo, and with interviews with media outlets such as Al Arabiya and Dawn TV.

As this dialogue continues and leads to concrete actions, the President extends his greetings on behalf of the American people. Ramadan Kareem. ”

Please see the president’s address below.

People really are looking for any and every way to bring President Obama under fire. But this is just got dam ridiculous:

The PETA people are pissed that the president had the nerve to kill a fly during an interview. **BLANKSTARE**

So I have a few questions: What do the members of PETA do when they see a roach in their house?? Better yet do they walk extra carefully down the street to avoid squashing ants beneath their feet?? Do they plague themselves with guilt if they mistakenly sit on one on a park bench??

Give me a damn break. You’ve got to be frikkin kidding me. Furthermore, I think it’s “fly” as hell that our president has fastass reflexes. Our former presidents would probably have had strokes trying to catch that damn fly or be so dumb he’d conduct the whole interview with it sitting on his nose and not even notice (shout out to Dubbya)

Peep the video below and the full story here.