Eid-ul-Fitr
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 10): "Under President Obama’s leadership, the United States is working to create new partnerships with Muslim communities. We want to build bridges, not only bridges toward peace in the Middle East, but bridges of understanding." Full Text»
How Muslims Vary Around the World
Special Representative Pandith's interview with CNN International, September 8, 2010
Secretary Clinton Hosts Iftar at the State Department
Secretary Clinton (Sept. 7): "The Holy Month of Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world fast and pray, and strive to do good deeds. It’s also a time for reflection and introspection, for charity and for compassion." Full Text» Video» Remarks by Special Representative Pandith»
State Department Hosts "Generation Change" Event
Sept. 7: Special Representative Pandith delivered remarks to young American Muslim leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators at a special “Generation Change” event as part of the celebrations for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Video»
Ramadan Message
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 11): "Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and sharing. American Muslims make valuable contributions to our country every day and millions will honor this month with acts of service and giving back to their communities." Full Text»
Conversations With America: U.S. Engagement With Muslim Communities
Special Representative to Muslim Communities Farah Pandith held a conversation with Director of the New America Foundation’s American Strategy Program Steven Clemons on the United States' engagement with Muslim communities around the world. Text» DipNote Blog»
"This appointment could not have come at a more opportune time. As President Obama said in Cairo and Ankara, our nation seeks a new beginning with Muslims around the world, a relationship based on mutual interest and mutual respect. It’s a relationship that requires us to listen, share ideas, and find areas of common ground in order to expand a peaceful, prosperous future." -Secretary Clinton, Sept. 15, 2009
This office, headed by Special Representative Farah Anwar Pandith, is responsible for executing Secretary Clinton’s vision for engagement with Muslims around the world on a people-to-people and organizational level. More»
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Special Representative Pandith meets local women in an ancient Islamic trading town in Chinguetti, Mauritania.  |
Special Representative Pandith meets with prominent Imams, April 15, 2010, in Nouakchott, Mauritania. |
Special Representative Pandith speaks with Ms. Huma Yusuf on February 9, 2010, in Karachi, Pakistan. |
