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Please write an e-mail of thanks to this Senator (re: Ramadan)
Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Serving Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
1029 Longworth HOB w Washington, DC 20515
www.mccollum.house.gov
For Immediate Release: October 5 2005
Contact: Dany Khy (202) 225-6631 / [email protected]
Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan
Washington, D.C. ? Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement to celebrate the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan from October 5th through November 3rd.
"I wish all Muslim families a very special and peaceful Ramadan. At the start of this month of spiritual reflection and renewal, I hope Minnesotans of all faiths have the opportunity to learn about Ramadan from our Muslim friends and neighbors. Minnesota's Muslim community is strong, vibrant and growing. It is an honor and privilege to celebrate the month of Ramadan in Minnesota communities."
Congresswoman McCollum is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 465, a resolution recognizing the commencement of Ramadan and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. The text of the resolution is below.
H. RES. 465
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 27, 2005
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith;
Whereas on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, New York, and Washington, D.C.;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on October 15, 2005, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved , That--
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Serving Minnesota's 4th Congressional District
1029 Longworth HOB w Washington, DC 20515
www.mccollum.house.gov
For Immediate Release: October 5 2005
Contact: Dany Khy (202) 225-6631 / [email protected]
Celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan
Washington, D.C. ? Today, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement to celebrate the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan from October 5th through November 3rd.
"I wish all Muslim families a very special and peaceful Ramadan. At the start of this month of spiritual reflection and renewal, I hope Minnesotans of all faiths have the opportunity to learn about Ramadan from our Muslim friends and neighbors. Minnesota's Muslim community is strong, vibrant and growing. It is an honor and privilege to celebrate the month of Ramadan in Minnesota communities."
Congresswoman McCollum is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 465, a resolution recognizing the commencement of Ramadan and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. The text of the resolution is below.
H. RES. 465
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 27, 2005
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith;
Whereas on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, New York, and Washington, D.C.;
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide;
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on October 15, 2005, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved , That--
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.