Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Home On the Occasion of Diwali Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I extend warm wishes for a joyous Diwali to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities observing the festival in the United States and around the world. Diwali represents a time of joy and renewal, celebrated through traditions that include lighting diyas, decorating homes with rangoli, and sharing sweets with family and friends. Diwali is also a reminder of the strength that the United States draws from the diversity that makes up our nation, as Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States International Religious Freedom Day – 25th Anniversary of IRFA Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), we reaffirm the United States’ strong and enduring commitment to advancing religious freedom for everyone, everywhere. This instrumental legislation provided a range of new tools to give voice to the persecuted, to empower advocates, and to promote religious freedom around the world. Freedom of religion or belief is a bedrock American value. Twenty-five years ago, when Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation On the Occasion of Ramadan Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State I wish a peaceful Ramadan to all those observing the holy month. For Muslims here in the United States and abroad, Ramadan is a sacred period of prayer and reflection, celebrating with family and community, and remembering and serving those less fortunate with compassion and openness. It is also a time to act on our collective responsibility to help those in need, including those stricken by poverty, persecution, conflict, and natural disaster. Roles: Everyone: All Users Regions: United States Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the J Street National Conference Topics Anti-Corruption and Transparency Arms Control and Nonproliferation Climate and Environment Combating Drugs and Crime Coronavirus (COVID-19) Countering Terrorism Cyber Issues Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy Energy Global Health Global Women's Issues Human Rights and Democracy Human Trafficking Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance Science, Technology, and Innovation SG Security The Ocean and Polar Affairs Treaties and International Agreements
I extend warm wishes for a joyous Diwali to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities observing the festival in the United States and around the world. Diwali represents a time of joy and renewal, celebrated through traditions that include lighting diyas, decorating homes with rangoli, and sharing sweets with family and friends.
Diwali is also a reminder of the strength that the United States draws from the diversity that makes up our nation, as
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As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA), we reaffirm the United States’ strong and enduring commitment to advancing religious freedom for everyone, everywhere. This instrumental legislation provided a range of new tools to give voice to the persecuted, to empower advocates, and to promote religious freedom around the world. Freedom of religion or belief is a bedrock American value. Twenty-five years ago, when
Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Science, Technology, and Innovation
I wish a peaceful Ramadan to all those observing the holy month.
For Muslims here in the United States and abroad, Ramadan is a sacred period of prayer and reflection, celebrating with family and community, and remembering and serving those less fortunate with compassion and openness.
It is also a time to act on our collective responsibility to help those in need, including those stricken by poverty, persecution, conflict, and natural disaster.Â