Donald Trump to hold Ramzan dinner after skipping it last year

President Donald Trump will host an Iftar dinner on Wednesday at the White House, in celebration of Ramzan, an official said. 

According to a White House official, the iftar dinner is scheduled to be held on June 13. 

A guest list was, however, not made available by the office, according to Politico.

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Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset and break their fast with an evening meal known as iftar.

This is the first time Trump will be hosting the dinner after the White House did not hold the ceremony last year, breaking a long-established tradition.

Each of former presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton held Iftar dinners during their presidencies.

Trump has a long history of making inflammatory statements about Muslims. During his campaign, he told an interviewer, “I think Islam hates us.”

Last month, Trump issued a statement marking the start of Ramzan as saying, "Ramzan reminds us of the richness Muslims add to the religious tapestry of American life.

"Trump reportedly has an uneasy relationship with the Muslims. After he came to power as the US President last year, Trump called for a "total and complete ban" on all Muslims entering the country.

He cited them as refugees and terrorists, inviting a massive backlash from people all over the world.

Trump had even signed an executive order banning Muslims from several countries such as Iran, Iraq and Syria from entering the US.