Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,900,000,000 Muslims worldwide and 4,500,000 Muslims in the United States; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 22, 2023, and continues for one lunar month; Whereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who are less fortunate; Whereas American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by providing food for the hungry, medical assistance, family services, scholastic supplies, before and after school programs, refugee resettlement, and relief efforts following natural disasters; Whereas American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States, serving as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, activists, community leaders, and elected public officials across government representing both major political parties; Whereas the American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States; Whereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar, the meal breaking fast during Ramadan, at the White House in 1805, and every President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community during their Presidencies; Whereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members of the diplomatic community