Bill > AJR134

This resolution formally recognizes the two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, in Wisconsin. Eid, an Arabic word meaning "holiday" or "festival," encompasses these significant observances. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, spiritual reflection, and community for Muslims, and falls on the first day of the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha, celebrated on the 10th day of the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of devotion to God, a story found in religious texts like the Quran, Old Testament, and New Testament, and also signifies the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah. These holidays shift annually due to the lunar calendar. The resolution acknowledges that Wisconsin's Muslim population, numbering around 70,000, celebrates these holidays with community prayers, festive meals, and time with loved ones, and aims to foster a more inclusive state by highlighting the religious and cultural importance of Eid, potentially allowing Muslim students and employees to observe these holidays fully.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr134