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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 263
Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of
fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims
in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful
observance of Eid al-Fitr.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH27, 2025
Mrs. D
INGELL(for herself, Ms. TLAIB, and Mr. CARSON) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, com-
mending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and
extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States
and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observ-
ance of Eid al-Fitr.
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual
renewal for Muslims worldwide;
Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on
February 28, 2025, based on the visual sightings of the
crescent Moon;
Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world
observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline,
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worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve
patience, humility, and spirituality;
Whereas Ramadan continued until the celebration of Eid al-
Fitr;
Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the
new Moon, signifying a month-long end to fasting and re-
flection for all Muslim followers;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately
1,900,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas over 9,514 Muslims serve on active duty and over
6,622 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the
United States Armed Forces;
Whereas there are over 200 elected officials who identify as
Muslim;
Whereas it is estimated that there are 1,200,000 Muslim vot-
ers in the United States;
Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the
United States and today’s American Muslim population
is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and eco-
nomic groups;
Whereas American Muslims have contributed to every part of
society to make advancements in medicine, science, engi-
neering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and
Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Rama-
dan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a 3-day celebration:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1) demonstrates solidarity with and support 2
for members of the community of Islam in the 3
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United States and throughout the world, the House 1
of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 2
Islamic faith; and 3
(2) in observance of and out of respect for 4
Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fast-5
ing and spiritual renewal, offers its best wishes to all 6
Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of 7
Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect 8
to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on 9
this important occasion. 10
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