Bill Text: MI HR0316 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution wishing Muslims in Michigan and beyond a happy and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a month of reflection and prayer.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-08-18 - Adopted [HR0316 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0316-Introduced.html
Reps. Polidori, Constan, Gonzales, Griffin, Kandrevas, Miller and Tlaib offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 316.
A resolution wishing Muslims in Michigan and beyond a happy and meaningful
observance of Ramadan, a month of reflection and prayer.
Whereas, Muslims, who make up nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide and nearly 300,000
in the United States, have observed the holy month of Ramadan; and
Whereas, This month is observed in celebration of the Islamic faith and in
commemoration of the month in which the Muslim holy book, the Koran, was revealed to
Muhammad; and
Whereas, Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan by refraining from food,
drink, and other activities during daylight hours; and
Whereas, Muslims spend this time in reflection and prayer, while strengthening the
bonds of family and friendship; and
Whereas, This month of sacrifice and contemplation begins at sunset on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, and continues through Friday, September 20, 2010, with Eid al-Fitr, a day of joyous celebration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body extend
its warmest wishes to Muslims in Michigan and beyond on the observance of Ramadan and then
the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, when we will wish our Muslim friends and neighbors Eid
Mubarak!
