US President George W Bush has declared September 6-8 National Days of Prayer and Remembrance "to honor those who were lost, to pray for those who grieve" after last year's September 11 terror strikes.
"Let us, through prayer, seek the wisdom, patience, and strength to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice and to press for a world at peace," Mr Bush said in a statement.
"The events of September 11 altered our lives, the life of this nation, and the world," he added.
"Americans responded to terror with resolve and determination, first recovering, now rebuilding, and, at all times, committing ourselves to protecting our people and preserving our freedom.
"I invite the people of the world to share in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance."
AFP