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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 416 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 416

  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

                             June 27, 2017

  Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. 
Carson of Indiana, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Crowley, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Ellison) 
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 on the evening of 
        Friday, May 26, 2017, 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 evening of Sunday, June 25, 2017, with 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 1,600,000,000 Muslims 
        worldwide;
Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as 
        selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today's 
        Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, 
        social, and economic groups;
Whereas Muslim Americans 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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