HR36 - Recognizing Eid al-Fitr 2025.

      H.R. No. 36       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is an observance of enormous   significance in the lives of the more than 400,000 Muslims who call   Texas home; and          WHEREAS, Marking the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of   fasting, prayer, and self-reflection, Eid al-Fitr coincides with   the beginning of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar,   with the date of the observance varying each year based on the lunar   cycle; and          WHEREAS, During Eid al-Fitr, sunrise is solemnized with a   communal prayer, Salat al-Eid; the holiday continues with official   receptions and private visits, greetings of "Eid Mubarak," and the   giving of presents; in addition, people may visit the final resting   places of relatives, volunteer, or perform other acts of charity in   the spirit of Eid; the many customs that accompany Ramadan are   emblematic of the rich and diverse traditions that define Muslim   cultures; and          WHEREAS, Muslims contribute in myriad ways to the economic,   cultural, and social fabric of our state, and it is indeed fitting   to acknowledge the profound importance of Eid al-Fitr to the   members of this vibrant community as they celebrate with friends,   families, and fellow worshippers; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby recognize Eid al-Fitr 2025 and extend to Muslims   of Texas and across the globe sincere best wishes for a joyous and   meaningful observance.     Lalani     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 36 was adopted by the House on March   13, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House