Eid Fitri: Donald Trump refuses to host dinner to mark the end of Ramadan

Donald Trump of United States of America has broken the tradition of the White House for not hosting a dinner to mark the end of Ramadan.

Instead, the Republican chose to release a statement wishing ‘warm greetings’ to those celebrating Eid.

In a joint statement with the First Lady, Melania, he said: ‘Muslims in the United States joined those around the world during the holy month of Ramadan to focus on acts of faith and charity.#

‘Now, as they commemorate Eid with family and friends, they carry on the tradition of helping neighbours and breaking bread with people from all walks of life.’

Donald Trump breaks White House tradition by not holding Eid dinner

The tradition was started by Bill Clinton (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC News & Current Affairs via Getty Images)

The dinners were traditionally attended by prominent members of the Muslim community, members of Congress and diplomats from Muslim countries.