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RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.

RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Wilson-Anton
Last action
2025-03-13
Official status
Passed 3/13/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on the economic or cultural contributions of Muslims in Delaware beyond acknowledging their presence and role.

Recognizing Ramadan in Delaware

A bill that acknowledges and honors Muslim residents of Delaware during the holy month of Ramadan.

What This Bill Does

  • Acknowledges the importance of Ramadan for Muslims.
  • Honors Muslim residents of Delaware as they observe Ramadan.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Muslim residents of Delaware

Terms To Know

Ramadan
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, considered holy for Muslims who fast and pray during this time.
First Amendment
A part of the U.S. Constitution that protects religious freedom and prohibits laws establishing a state religion or preventing people from practicing their religion freely.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution is symbolic and does not create any new laws.
  • It has no financial impact on the government or individuals.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-13 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in House

  2. 2025-03-13 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  3. 2025-03-13 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.
This concurrent resolution recognizes the holy month of Ramadan and the residents of Delaware as they observe Ramadan.

Current Bill Text

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SPONSOR:

Rep. Wilson-Anton & Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Townsend

Reps. Burns, Gorman, K. Johnson, Minor-Brown, Morrison, Neal, Ortega, Osienski, Romer, Ross Levin, Michael Smith, Snyder-Hall, Harris; Sens. Hansen, Huxtable, Lockman, Pinkney, Seigfried, Sokola, Buckson, Poore

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14

RECOGNIZING THE HOLY MONTH OF RAMADAN AND MUSLIM RESIDENTS OF DELAWARE AS THEY OBSERVE RAMADAN.

WHEREAS,

Islam is one of the world’s major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and

WHEREAS, from the early days of European settlement to the present day, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this State’s economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS, there are several thousand Muslim Americans across this State, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions; and

WHEREAS, the United States benefits greatly from the diverse contributions of the Muslim community; and

WHEREAS, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and

is

considered the holiest month of the year; and

WHEREAS, Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Quran, the holy book of Islam, was revealed; and

WHEREAS, Muslims fast during the entirety of the month of Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk; and

WHEREAS, many Muslims participate in nightly communal prayers called Taraweeh, in addition to the five daily Islamic prayers; and

WHEREAS, Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, and aid those in need and marks an annual spiritual beginning for each individual – a reason to celebrate and express gratitude in this month; and

WHEREAS, during the month of Ramadan, all people are encouraged to reflect on past

successes

and challenges of Muslims and look to the future to continue to improve our society so that we live up to our ideals of freedom, equality, and justice; and

WHEREAS, as the month of Ramadan is observed, we must remember the critical importance of the respect that is to be accorded to all faiths and beliefs as reflected in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which forbids the making of any “law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise of religion.”

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED

by the House of Representatives of the 153

rd

General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that the observance of the holy month of Ramadan as a month of fasting, sacrifice, gratitude, and reflection and the Muslim residents of this State who daily contribute to the betterment of this State and this Nation be recognized.

SYNOPSIS

This concurrent resolution recognizes the holy month of Ramadan and the residents of Delaware as they observe Ramadan.