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    On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.

  • A Multicultural Ramadan

    American Muslims trace their ancestry to more than 80 countries. Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan in different ways, blending their own cultural customs with Islamic traditions. Follow link to explore the richness of these traditions through the lens of Ramadan.

  • Starting Anew: Engaging with Muslims Worldwide

    America and Islam "overlap and share common principles - principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings," President Obama says in remarks at Cairo University. Read and comment on Obama's speech and learn more about Muslims in America.

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Statement of U.S. Embassy on Continuation of Fighting in Sa’ada
The United States Embassy in Sana’a views with deep concern the continuation of armed conflict between the Government of Yemen and Houthi rebels in the Sa’ada governorate in northern Yemen. We call on both parties to return to the cease fire that was established last year.

U.S. Senators meet President Saleh
A bipartisan delegation from the United States Senate – John McCain, Joseph Lieberman, Susan Collins and Lindsey Graham – met today with President Saleh. They discussed the challenges that confront Yemen, and means of improving the diplomatic relations between the United States and Yemen.

U.S. Embassy expresses concern over press freedom in Yemen
On August 8, officials from the United States Embassy in Sana’a visited the staff of al-Ayyam and al-Tariiq newspapers in Aden. During the meetings, the American officials reiterated the support of the United States government for the role of independent and responsible media in Yemen.

Country Reports on Terrorism 2008
U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. Following are excerpts from the Country Terrorism Reports, in English, followed by the same translated copy in Arabic.

U.S. Embassy Statement on Political Violence in Yemen
The United States Embassy in Sana’a views with concern reports of increasing incidences of political violence in southern regions of Yemen. The United States supports a stable, unified, and democratic Yemen. The United States was one of the first countries to recognize the newly unified Yemen in 1990.