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 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 299 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 APRIL 17, 2023 Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Ms. TLAIB, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CARSON, Mr. CA´RDENAS, Ms. WEXTON, Ms. PRESSLEY, 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 at the end of March 2023, 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 01:46 Apr 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR299.IH HR299 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 299 IH worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until 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 there are over 200 elected officials who identify as Muslim; Whereas it is estimated that there are 1,200,000 Muslim vot- ers in the United States; 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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:46 Apr 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR299.IH HR299 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 299 IH United States and throughout the world, the House 1 of Representatives recognizes the importance of the 2 Islamic faith; and 3 (2) in observance of and out of respect for 4 Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fast- 5 ing and spiritual renewal, the House of Representa- 6 tives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating 7 Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also 8 expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the 9 United States and worldwide on this important occa- 10 sion. 11 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:46 Apr 18, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR299.IH HR299 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS