US President George W. Bush (center/rear) listens to Iman Abdullah Muhammad Khouj (L) as Bush hosts a traditional Ramadan dinner at the White House on November 19, 2001. Speaking before the dinner, Bush stated ''We're a nation of many faiths." The dinner is part of a broad public relations campaign by the administration aimed at blunting criticism of the air strikes in Afghanistan, which Washington refused to halt during the Muslim holy month. Seated Below Bush is Secretary of State Colin Powel. Person at right is unidentified. —REUTERS