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This resolution recognizes the observance of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which will run from March 1 through 30, 2025, and the subsequent festival of Eid al-Fitr. The resolution provides context about the significance of Ramadan for Muslim Americans, highlighting that millions of Americans practice Islam and that the Muslim-American population is a diverse community. It explains that during Ramadan, observers practice Sawm (ritual fasting), abstaining from food and drink from dusk until dawn as a means of developing spiritual sympathy, piety, and charity. The resolution emphasizes that during this holy month, Muslims focus on devotion to God, spiritual reflection, reading the Quran, and purifying their souls. The document also notes that Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad and concludes with Eid al-Fitr, a significant holiday marked by prayer, family gatherings, and shared meals. The primary purpose of the resolution is to formally recognize and honor the religious and cultural importance of Ramadan for Muslim Americans.

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