Yes. The White House confirms President Barack Obama celebrated Ramadan for the second year, continuing the tradition of the White House hosting a Ramadan dinner.
While some claim this is a new tradition, Presidents as early as Thomas Jefferson have hosted Iftar. George W Bush is among the presidents to have hosted the dinner.
Hosting Iftar does not mean that someone observes Ramadan, which is a month, not a single event. President Obama is not a Muslim and doesn't observe the month of Ramadan.
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