Obama: Easter, Passover a time to pray, reflect
US president says holidays give members of all faiths a chance to slow down and recommit themselves to loving their neighbors
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama seen hosting a previous Passover Seder for family, staff and friends in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo/Pete Souza)
WASHINGTON (AP) — US President Barack Obama on Saturday wished a joyful Passover to Jews, and a happy Easter to those who celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama said the Easter and Passover holidays give millions of Christians, Jews and people of other faiths a chance to slow down and recommit themselves to loving their neighbors and seeing everyone as a child of God.
Jews celebrated Passover at sundown on Monday. Easter is Sunday.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
read more: