119-hres192

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 192 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 192

 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of 
 fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United 
 States and throughout the world for their faith.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 March 5, 2025

Mr. Carson (for himself, Ms. Omar, Ms. Simon, and Ms. Tlaib) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Foreign Affairs

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of 
 fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United 
 States and throughout the world for their faith.

Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,900,000,000 Muslims 
 worldwide and 4,500,000 Muslims in the United States;
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims 
 worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year;
Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on 
 February 28, 2025, and continues for one lunar month;
Whereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for 
 Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who 
 are less fortunate;
Whereas American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that 
 help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by 
 providing food for the hungry, medical assistance, family services, 
 scholastic supplies, before and after school programs, refugee 
 resettlement, and relief efforts following natural disasters;
Whereas American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States, serving 
 as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, 
 writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, 
 activists, community leaders, and elected public officials across 
 government representing both major political parties;
Whereas the American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith 
 groups in the United States;
Whereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar, the meal 
 breaking fast during Ramadan, at the White House in 1805, and every 
 President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community 
 during their Presidencies;
Whereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International 
 Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members 
 of the diplomatic community;
Whereas the Department of Agriculture has hosted iftar dinners since 2008 to 
 recognize and welcome interfaith dialogue and collaboration with 
 individuals and organizations whose core values often overlap 
 significantly with the mission of the Department, including disaster 
 recovery, reducing food waste, ensuring access to nutritious food, and 
 fostering safe, prosperous, and thriving communities;
Whereas the Pentagon has held iftar dinners to celebrate Ramadan starting in 
 1999, recognizing American Muslims serving in all branches of the United 
 States military; and
Whereas over 5,500 Muslims serve on active duty, and over 2,300 Muslims serve as 
 selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That--

    (1) in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for 
 members of the community of Islam in the United States and 
 throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes 
 the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; 
 and

    (2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
 commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and 
 spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges 
 the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to 
 Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this 
 significant occasion.
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