奥巴马总统在莱麦丹斋月到来时的声明（中英对照）

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欧巴马总统在莱麦丹斋月到来时的声明

July 20, 2012

2012年7月20日

On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection; a time of joy and celebration. It’s a time to cherish family, friends, and neighbors, and to help those in need.

在莱麦丹斋月起始之际，米歇尔和我代表美国人民向美国和世界各地穆斯林表示最热情的祝愿。莱麦丹是穆斯林守斋、祈祷和反思的时刻；是喜悦与欢庆的时刻；也是珍视家人、朋友和邻里并伸出援手帮助有需要的人的时刻。

This year, Ramadan holds special meaning for those citizens in the Middle East and North Africa who are courageously achieving democracy and self-determination and for those who are still struggling to achieve their universal rights. The United States continues to stand with those who seek the chance to decide their own destiny, to live free from fear and violence, and to practice their faith freely. Here in the United States, Ramadan reminds us that Islam is part of the fabric of our Nation, and that—from public service to business, from healthcare and science to the arts—Muslim Americans help strengthen our country and enrich our lives.

今年，对于中东和北非那些正在勇敢实现民主与自决的公民和那些正在为争取自己的普世权利而斗争的人来说，莱麦丹具有特殊的意义。美国继续与为决定自身命运、为生活在没有恐惧和暴力的环境中和为自由奉行自身信仰而奋斗的人们站在一起。在美国，莱麦丹提醒我们，伊斯兰是我们国家的组成部分；从公务到商务，从健康保健到科学与艺术，穆斯林美国人帮助使我们的国家强大有力，我们的生活丰富多彩。

Even as Ramadan holds profound meaning for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims, it is also a reminder to people of all faiths of our common humanity and the commitment to justice, equality, and compassion shared by all great faiths. In that spirit, I wish Muslims across America and around the world a blessed month, and I look forward to again hosting an iftar dinner here at the White House. Ramadan Kareem.

莱麦丹对全世界15亿穆斯林意味深长，同时也让各种信仰的人再次意识到我们共通的人性以及一切伟大信仰对正义、平等和仁爱的承诺。本着这一精神，我祝愿全美国和全世界的穆斯林斋月吉祥，并期待着再一次在白宫主持开斋晚宴。Ramadan Kareem.（斋月吉祥。）