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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ramadan, the ninth month of the year in the Islamic |
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calendar, is a time when Muslims in Texas and around the world |
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reinforce their spiritual beliefs by fasting, worshipping, reading |
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the Quran, practicing self-discipline, and helping the less |
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fortunate; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is home to more than 400,000 Muslims who |
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contribute in numerous ways to the economic, cultural, and social |
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fabric of our great state; Ramadan is a profoundly important and |
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meaningful time for members of this vibrant community, and the |
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customs that accompany Ramadan are emblematic of the rich and |
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diverse traditions that define Muslim cultures; and |
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WHEREAS, During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink |
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from sunrise until sunset in an effort to deepen their faith and to |
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better understand the plight of the poor and hungry; Muslims break |
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their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the |
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end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid |
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al-Fitr; this year, Ramadan is expected to begin on April 12, with |
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the sighting of the crescent moon, and continue until the evening of |
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May 12, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, While focusing on their spiritual growth during |
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Ramadan, Muslims affirm their commitment to working toward the |
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collective good of society and the well-being of people from all |
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walks of life, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge the |
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significance of this special occasion to people of the Muslim faith |
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who call Texas home; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the holy month of Ramadan 2021 and |
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extend to Muslims across the State of Texas sincere best wishes for |
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a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr. |