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 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 22, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR973.IH HR973 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 973 IH 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 (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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 22, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR973.IH HR973 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 973 IH of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 1 Islamic faith; and 2 (2) in observance of and out of respect for 3 Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fast- 4 ing and spiritual renewal, the House of Representa- 5 tives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating 6 Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also 7 expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the 8 United States and worldwide on this important occa- 9 sion. 10 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:25 May 22, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR973.IH HR973 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS