Washington, Nov. 5 (UNI): United States President George Bush, has sent greetings to Muslims around the world yesterday on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr, the festival that ends the holy month of Ramzan.

In a White House press statement, the President welcomed the generous contributions of American Muslims to relief efforts in the wake of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.

The statement said, "This year, many American Muslims have reached out to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and to those affected by the devastating earthquake in South Asia. Their contributions have been generous and reflect the important values shared by all Americans. Our nation is blessed to count many Muslims among our fellow citizens."