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不过，穆斯林强调，莱麦丹斋月的意义不仅仅在于禁食。

But Muslims stress that there 's more to Ramadan than fasting .

莱麦丹斋月是反躬自省、与人分享的时候。

Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and sharing .

对于世界各地的众多穆斯林而言，莱麦丹斋月也是潜心深省、牺牲奉献的时候。

For so many Muslims around the world , Ramadan is also a time of deep reflection and sacrifice .

在美国国内，穆斯林民众同邻居、同学和同事分享莱麦丹斋月的传统。

And here in the United States , Muslim Americans share Ramadan traditions with their neighbors , fellow students , and co-workers .

这仅仅是我们欢度莱麦丹斋月的活动之一，延续了多年来在白宫举办斋月晚宴的传统。

This is just one part of our effort to celebrate Ramadan , and continues a long tradition of hosting iftars here at the White House .

值此庆贺莱麦丹圣月之际，我们还感谢穆斯林为丰富美国社会和美国文化做出的诸多贡献&不论贡献大小。

So on this occasion , we celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan , and we also celebrate how much Muslims have enriched America and its culture & in ways both large and small .

莱麦丹斋月期间一般举行家庭为主的活动，但华盛顿地区有许多年轻的穆斯林，其中不少人远离家庭和亲人，但他们要求斋月活动一个都不能少。

And even though Ramadan is typically a time dominated by family , Washington 's large number of young Muslims many living away from their homes and relatives ensure that no one is left out .