US President George W. Bush hosted here Monday evening an "Iftar" party on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan. The party was attended by Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi ambassador to the US as well as Arab and Muslim ambassadors to the US and a number of prominent Islamic figures in the US. Welcoming Prince Turki Al-Faisal, President Bush conveyed his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General. Speaking on the occasion, President Bush congratulated the Muslims throughout the world on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan, and pointed out that the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) in this blessed month. President Bush said more than one billion Muslims have been attaching great attention to this blessed month. He noted that the Americans with their various backgrounds are keen on getting acquainted with the rich Islamic heritage. 'I have encouraged so many American families to visit the Muslim families, and at the same time I have called on the American youth to study the languages and traditions of the Middle East', he said. --MORE 1356 Local Time 1056 GMT
