American delegates in the Unite States consulate in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, decided to make a fourJulyf JUly celebration one month earlier in order to show reverence for the Muslims who celebrated Ramadan
VIA American Thinker
According to American Thinker:
In a mind-boggling gesture of official US Government dhimmitude, the US Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia celebrated our sacred Independence Day holiday on June 4, so as to avoid any conflict with the month-long Ramadan celebration.
If you think any Islamic countries – there are 57 of them (not counting ISIS) that count themselves officially Islamic – will move their DC embassy’s celebration of Ramadan to accommodate our Independence holiday, I have some bridges to sell you. …
Officially, embassies are the national territory of the country being represented, not of the host country. So there is no need to accommodate local sensibilities in celebrating our most sacred national holiday. …
This is a moment of national dhimmitude and deep shame.
According to Pamela Geller:
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.
He also praised Indonesia’s performance as a fully functioning democracy, aiming for further collaboration between the two countries in the years to come.
“The US will continue to support Indonesia in the future through its democratic achievements. Democracy is an American value which we have championed since [the country’s birth in] 1776,” Blake told the crowd during the festivities at his residence near Taman Suropati, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.
He further added that by celebrating 4th of July at 4th of June is a sign of respect and honor for the forthcoming month of Ramadan, that lasts from 17th of June till 17th July.
Do you think that Muslims will act in the same way and perhaps move their celebration forward or do it earlier out of respect for American citizens or Christians? I doubt it. The 4th of July is our greatest holiday, the day our country gained Independence and mustn’t be altered under no condition.
H/T: Federalist Paper
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