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.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 393 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 13, 2021 Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. CARSON, Ms. OMAR, Ms. TLAIB, Mr. RUSH, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PASCRELL, and Ms. CHU) sub- mitted 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 Monday, April 12, 2021, based on the vis- ual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:37 May 14, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR393.IH HR393 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 393 IH worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 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 (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support 2 for members of the community of Islam in the 3 United States and throughout the world, the House 4 of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 5 Islamic faith; and 6 VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:37 May 14, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR393.IH HR393 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 393 IH (2) in observance of and out of respect for 1 Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fast- 2 ing and spiritual renewal, the House of Representa- 3 tives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating 4 Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also 5 expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the 6 United States and worldwide on this important occa- 7 sion. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:37 May 14, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR393.IH HR393 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS