IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 27, 2017 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. McCollum , Mr. Crowley , Ms. Lee , and Mr. Ellison ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on the evening of Friday, May 26, 2017, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Sunday, June 25, 2017, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr; Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; Whereas Muslim Americans have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it