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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Millions of individuals around the world are |
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celebrating Eid al-Fitr in April 2023 to mark the end of Ramadan, |
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participating in traditions that span many centuries; and |
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WHEREAS, The ninth month of the year in the Islamic lunar |
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calendar, Ramadan is a time when Muslims reinforce their spiritual |
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beliefs; they reaffirm their dedication to the collective good and |
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their commitment to work toward the well-being of people from all |
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walks of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise |
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until sunset, striving to deepen their faith, practice |
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self-discipline, and better understand the plight of the poor and |
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hungry; they break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family |
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and friends; and |
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WHEREAS, After a month of fasting, prayer, and |
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self-reflection, Ramadan concludes with the celebration of Eid |
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al-Fitr, which falls during the first three days of Shawwal, the |
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10th month of the Islamic calendar; in Islamic countries, |
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festivities typically last up to three days, while in the United |
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States, the observance is generally shorter; this year, Eid al-Fitr |
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begins at sunset on April 20 and ends at sunset on April 21; and |
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WHEREAS, Sunrise on the first day of Eid al-Fitr is |
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solemnized with a communal prayer, salat al-eid; the holiday |
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continues with official receptions and private visits, greetings of |
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"Eid Mubarak," and the giving of presents; in addition, it is a time |
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to visit the final resting places of relatives; some volunteer at |
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food pantries or perform other acts of charity in the spirit of Eid; |
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the 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, Texas is home to more than 400,000 Muslims, who |
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contribute in myriad ways to the economic, cultural, and social |
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fabric of our state, and it is indeed fitting to acknowledge the |
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profound importance of Ramadan to the members of this vibrant |
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community as they celebrate with friends, families, and fellow |
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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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across the State of Texas sincere best wishes for a joyous and |
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meaningful observance. |
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Bhojani |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1168 was adopted by the House on April |
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28, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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