IV 

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. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 17, 2023 

Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PASCRELL, 

Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CA ́RDENAS, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. 

PRESSLEY, and Ms. OMAR) submitted the following resolution; which was 

referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 

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, 


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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 alFitr; 

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 

1 Resolved, That— 

2 (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support 

3 for members of the community of Islam in the 


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1 United States and throughout the world, the House 

2 of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 

3 Islamic faith; and 

4 (2) in observance of and out of respect for 

5 Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fast6 ing and spiritual renewal, the House of Representa7 tives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating 

8 Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also 

9 expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the 

10 United States and worldwide on this important occa11 sion. 

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