For the first time in two decades, the White House did not host a Ramadan dinner

Instead, President Donald Trump and first lady
Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing
"warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
The statement partly reads, 'muslims in the United
States joined those around the world during the
holy month of Ramadan to focus on acts of faith
and charity.
Breaking with tradition, the White House under
President Donald Trump did not host an iftar
dinner, the meal Muslims eat to break their daily
fast during Ramadan.
The dinner, which has been often attended by
prominent members of the U.S. Muslim
community, began in 1996 during former President
Bill Clinton’s White House tenure and continued
throughout George W. Bush Jr . and Barack
Obama's administrations.
The statement read in full:
"On behalf of the American people, Melania
and I send our warm greetings to Muslims
as they celebrate Eidal-Fitr. Muslims in the
United States joined those around the
world during the holy month of Ramadan to
focus on acts of faith and charity. Now, as
they commemorate Eid with family and
friends, they carry on the tradition of
helping neighbors and breaking bread with
people from all walks of life. During this
holiday, we are reminded of the
importance of mercy, compassion, and
goodwill. With Muslims around the world,
the United States renews our commitment
to honor these values. Eid Mubarak"