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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 299 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 299

  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.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 17, 2023

Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. 
 Grijalva, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cardenas, Ms. Wexton, Ms. Pressley, and Ms. 
  Omar) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                      Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  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.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims 
        worldwide;
Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began at the end of March 
        2023, 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, 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 reflection for all Muslim 
        followers;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims 
        worldwide;
Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 2,300 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 voters 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 economic groups;
Whereas American Muslims have contributed to every part of society to make 
        advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, 
        education, and the law; and
Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with 
        Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members 
        of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout 
        the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the 
        importance of the Islamic faith; and
            (2) in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan 
        tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual 
        renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to 
        all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, 
        while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the 
        United States and worldwide on this important occasion.
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