President Joe Biden on Friday celebrated April as Arab American Heritage Month and thanked the Arab American community "for representing the best of who we are."

"The history and story of the Arab American community is deeply woven into the diverse tapestry of America," he said in a tweet. "This National Arab American Heritage Month, I thank the community for all that you have done to help move us forward and for representing the best of who we are."

Biden's message followed a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in support of the heritage month.

"This month, we recognize Nat...