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This resolution recognizes the significance of two important Muslim holidays, Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, in Oklahoma. Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is a time of fasting, spiritual reflection, charity, and self-discipline, while Eid Al-Adha commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and is considered the most sacred of the two festivals. The resolution acknowledges that approximately 1% of Oklahoma's population identifies as Muslim and highlights the community's substantial contributions to the state in fields such as medicine, science, engineering, commerce, economics, sports, education, and law. By designating these two days of observance, the resolution aims to promote greater understanding and recognition of Muslim cultural and religious traditions within Oklahoma's communities, celebrating the important role of Muslim Americans in the state and the broader United States.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hr1015&Session=2600