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Ivanka Trump’s attempts to commemorate the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha brought the first daughter a responding wave of criticism from people quick to remind her of dadDonald Trump‘s anti-Muslim politics, including his controversial travel ban.
“Eid Mubarak to Muslims all around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha!” Ivanka, 37,wroteon Twitter Sunday. “Wishing you health, happiness and joy!”
Eid al-Adha, the second of Islam’s two major holidays, began at sundown on Saturday and ended Sunday. Ivanka’s message translates to “Blessed Feast” and is a greeting for the occasion.
“From the Administration that brought you the Muslim Ban comes, ‘Wishing you health, happiness and joy!’ As long as you do it somewhere else,” user _El_Lobo_wrote.
Wrote userdavidmweissman, “If you feel this way, encourage your father to end the Muslim ban.”
“Can’t have it both ways. Hypocrite!!! Your words are meaningless,” the user wrote.
Voice actor Charlie Adler similarly spoke out, writing: “There seems to be no end to your insensitivity, ignorance & belief that anyone believes anything you or your rancid father & brothers say. Two works Ivanka; #MuslimBan Will you be wishing Mexicans Happy Cinqo de Mayo next year too?”
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While he was campaigning for president, however, Trump had called for a ban on all Muslims entering the U.S. and said that Muslims should be required to register in a national database.
Reutersreported in February that the State Department refused more than 37,000 visa applications in 2018 because of the ban. By comparison, fewer than 1,000 were refused the year prior.
source: people.com
