President Obama Visits US Mosque

U.S. President Barack Obama greets students after his remarks at the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque in Catonsville, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2016.

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the Muslim-American community at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Feb. 3, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.

Children from Al-Rahmah school react to seeing President Barack Obama, who came over to greet them during his visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Feb. 3, 2016.

Children from Al-Rahmah school and other guests react after seeing President Barack Obama during his visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Feb. 3, 2016.

President Barack Obama greets children from Al-Rahmah school and other guests during his visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 3, 2016.

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the Muslim-American community at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Feb. 3, 2016, in Baltimore, Md.

President Barack Obama goes without shoes, out of deference, as he delivers remarks at the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque in Catonsville, Md., Feb. 3, 2016.

President Barack Obama signs remarks for introducer Sabah Muktar backstage prior to speaking at the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque and Al-Rahmah School in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 3, 2016.

U.S. President Barack Obama participates in a roundtable discussion with members of the Muslim community while visiting the Islamic Society of Baltimore Feb. 3, 2016 in Windsor Mill, Maryland.

Protester stands near mosque in Baltimore, Maryland where President Obama is meeting with Muslim-American leaders, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. (Photo: E. Cherneff / VOA)