Biden relaxes Ramadan celebrations amid low popularity with Arab Americans

Published March 15, 2024 5:03pm ET



President Joe Biden could downscale the White House’s Ramadan celebrations this year as he faces pushback from the Muslim community over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

White House officials normally host hundreds of Muslim leaders from across the United States to mark the end of Ramadan at an ​​Eid al Fitr celebration. But this year, officials were warned that people could decline the invitations in protest of the president’s support for Israel, according to Politico. 

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