Bill Text: TX HR396 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing the holy month of Ramadan 2021.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-19 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR396 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR396-Introduced.html

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87R15941 BK-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 396

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