The U.S. State Department on Tuesday announced that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will host a reception to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. In a statement released by the State Department's Press Office, it was announced that Hillary Clinton would host the Eid Holiday reception Wednesday (September 7) in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the State Department. Hillary Clinton is set to deliver a speech at the reception, the statement said. "On this occasion, the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton will recognize the contributions of American Muslims in all fields including sports. The guests will include several American Muslim professionals, academicians, and others from a variety of fields."
