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 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 424 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 4, 2019 Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. RUSH, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. PALLONE, and Ms. OMAR) 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 Sunday, May 5, 2019, 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, VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR424.IH HR424 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 424 IH worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 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 03:03 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR424.IH HR424 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 424 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 02:27 Jun 05, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR424.IH HR424 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS