McCollum Wishes Muslims Blessed and Peaceful Ramadan

For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is a special time of year marked by fasting, prayer, and family. It is a time for spiritual renewal with God and for reflection on the teachings of Islam.

As Minnesotans — and Americans — we are fortunate to have a diverse, successful, and strong Muslim community. American Muslims are accomplished business leaders, celebrated sports heroes, dedicated public servants, and brave members of our Armed Forces.

American Muslims are our friends, neighbors, and colleagues and we all have an obligation, especially in this time of offensive and overheated political rhetoric, to challenge the bigotry and discrimination they too often face.

While that work must continue, I send warm wishes for a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to my Muslim friends and colleagues and to all Muslims in Minnesota, the United States, and throughout the world. Ramadan Kareem.