IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 973 
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 
MAY 22, 2020 
Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. RUSH, Ms. OMAR, Ms. TLAIB, 
Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. SCHA-
KOWSKY, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, and Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
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 
the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2020, based on the 
visual sightings of the crescent moon; 
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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 Saturday, 
May 23, 2020, 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 re-
flection 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 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 three-day celebra-
tion: 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 
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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 fast-
ing and spiritual renewal, the House of Representa-
tives 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 occa-
sion. 
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