It’s an Obama world.
The US Embassy in Indonesia moved Independence Day to June 4th out of respect for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.
US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake (right), Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama (left) and People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Zulkifli Hasan (second left) cut a cake to mark the anniversary of the 239th US Independence Day at the ambassador’s residence in Jakarta on Thursday. (Jakarta Post)
The US Embassy in Indonesia moved Independence Day to June 4th out of respect for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.
US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake (right), Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama (left) and People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Zulkifli Hasan (second left) cut a cake to mark the anniversary of the 239th US Independence Day at the ambassador’s residence in Jakarta on Thursday. (Jakarta Post)
The Jakarta Post reported, via Jihad Watch:
"The United States Embassy enjoyed its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 4, one month early, in order to respect the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will begin on June 17 and last for one month.US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake and US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian presided over the festivities, which involved brass band renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya.Blake explained that the theme of the event leaned toward “green” development, which supported the US’ focus on building and promoting a green economy and more environmentally sustainable development."
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