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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is an observance of enormous |
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significance in the lives of the more than 400,000 Muslims who call |
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Texas home; and |
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WHEREAS, Marking the conclusion of Ramadan, a month of |
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fasting, prayer, and self-reflection, Eid al-Fitr coincides with |
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the beginning of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar, |
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with the date of the observance varying each year based on the lunar |
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cycle; and |
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WHEREAS, During Eid al-Fitr, sunrise is solemnized with a |
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communal prayer, salat al-eid; the holiday continues with official |
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receptions and private visits, greetings of "Eid Mubarak," and the |
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giving of presents; in addition, people may visit the final resting |
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places of relatives, volunteer, or perform other acts of charity in |
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the spirit of Eid; the many customs that accompany Ramadan are |
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emblematic of the rich and diverse traditions that define Muslim |
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cultures; and |
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WHEREAS, Muslims contribute in myriad ways to the economic, |
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cultural, and social fabric of our state, and it is indeed fitting |
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to acknowledge the profound importance of Eid al-Fitr to the |
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members of this vibrant community as they celebrate with friends, |
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families, and fellow worshippers; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Eid al-Fitr 2023 and extend to Muslims |
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of Texas and across the globe sincere best wishes for a joyous and |
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meaningful observance. |