IV 
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. 
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 
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 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, 
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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 re-
flection 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 eco-
nomic groups; 
Whereas Muslim Americans 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 
of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 
Islamic faith; and 
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(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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