U.S. President Barack Obama has wished Muslims celebrating Eid Al-Adha, an "Eid Mubarak." In a statement released by the White House Press Office, Obama said he and First Lady Michelle Obama "would like to send our best wishes to all those performing Hajj this year, and to Muslims in America and around the world who are celebrating Eid Al-Adha." The celebration will begin today. "During Hajj, the world"s largest and most diverse gathering, three million Muslims from all walks of life - including thousands of American Muslims - will stand in prayer on Mount Arafat. The following day, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al-Adha and distribute food to the less fortunate to commemorate Abraham"s willingness to sacrifice his son out of obedience to God," Obama said. Speaking in the spirit of unity, Obama added "the rituals of Hajj and Eid Al-Adha both serve as reminders of the shared Abrahamic roots of three of the world"s major religions."
