SENATE RESOLUTION
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By Senators Trudeau, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Pedersen, Riccelli, Valdez, Ramos, Slatter, Bateman, King, Stanford, C. Wilson, Alvarado, Cleveland, Conway, Frame, Kauffman, Krishnadasan, Orwall, Robinson, Saldaña, Shewmake, Torres, Wagoner, Warnick, and Wellman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the state of Washington takes pride in recognizing and honoring Ramadan, a holy month of fasting and spiritual reflection that is observed by Muslims across the United States and throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Islam is one of the world's major religions with over 1,900,000,000 Muslims worldwide, 2,500,000 Muslims in the United States, and hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Washington state; and
WHEREAS, The American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States and Washington state; and
WHEREAS, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, and the observance of it is one of the five core pillars of Islam; and
WHEREAS, February 28, 2025, marked the commencement of Ramadan across the globe, where healthy, adult Muslims abstain from things like food, water, smoking, intimacy, and foul language from dawn to dusk as a way to connect more meaningfully with their faith; and
WHEREAS, Fasting is seen as a way to practice empathy for others, be more God-conscious, and cleanse the soul. It is a meaningful time to heighten worship and devotion while also practicing deeper self-reflection and self-restraint; and
WHEREAS, American Muslims, especially in Washington state, contribute greatly to the community at large to help people from all faiths by providing food to the hungry, refugee assimilation, medical assistance, legal aide, family services, relief efforts, and more; and
WHEREAS, Generosity is intensified during the holy month of Ramadan, and Muslims are obliged to donate more to charitable organizations and humanitarian efforts; and
WHEREAS, American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States, serving as medical professionals, teachers, first responders, journalists, writers, artists, athletes, small business owners, professors, activists, community leaders, and elected public officials across government representing both major political parties; and