U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday extended his "warmest greetings" to Muslims celebrating Eid Al-Fitr in the United States of America and around the world. American Muslims "enrich our democracy and strengthen our economy," Obama said in a statement released by the White House. "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." In the statement, Obama also announced an additional $195 million in food and humanitarian aid to Syria on the advent of the blessed Eid Al-Fitr.