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This joint resolution recognizes the significance of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, which begins on the evening of February 28, 2025, and is a holy month of fasting, spiritual renewal, and charitable reflection for Muslims. The resolution highlights that during Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, and use this time to renew themselves spiritually and demonstrate social responsibility by helping those less fortunate. It specifically acknowledges the contributions of Muslims in Maine, including their roles as professionals in various fields such as medicine, education, public service, and community leadership, and notes their historical contributions, such as building one of North America's first mosques in Biddeford in 1915. The resolution also mentions Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan's month-long fasting period. The legislature formally expresses respect for the Muslim community, offers best wishes for a meaningful Ramadan observance, and recognizes the importance of this religious and cultural tradition for Muslims in Maine, the United States, and worldwide.

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