Dear Mr. Minister:

As Muslims around the world complete the Hajj and acknowledge Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, I extend my best wishes to you and the people of Somalia.

The spirit of this holiday serves as an important reminder of the values we all share - the importance of faith and family - and millions of American Muslims will join Muslims around the world in prayer, contemplation and respect.  Whether around a dining table in Baghdad, Arizona, or Baghdad, Iraq, families will share meals together and celebrate Eid al-Adha.

As I look to the year ahead, I hope we will all share the blessings of happiness with our loved ones, peace and prosperity with our fellow citizens.

Sincerely yours,

                                                                                    Hillary Rodham Clinton

Secretary of State

His Excellency,

     Yusuf Hassan Ibrahim (Dheeg),

          Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,

Transitional Federal Government of the Republic of Somalia