ADAM AND EVE DAY

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HR0788
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Adam and Eve Day is an observance dedicated to
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recognizing the shared origin of humanity and promoting
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harmony among all people regardless of background, belief, or
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heritage; and

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WHEREAS, The concept of Adam and Eve Day has historical
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references dating back to the 1800s and was revived by Khawaja
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Shamsuddin Azeemi (Sufi Saint of the 21st Century) in 2003,
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establishing its celebration annually on the second Sunday in
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August; and

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WHEREAS, The observance was introduced to Illinois by the
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Illinois Interfaith Organization in 2022 and was officially
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recognized through a proclamation passed by the Park District
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of Hanover Park, reflecting community support for its message
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of unity and diversity; and

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WHEREAS, Illinois Interfaith Organization Chairman Nauman
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Khan Azeemi has diligently promoted and educated communities
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about the significance of Adam and Eve Day, including outreach
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and participation at the Parliament of the World's Religions
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conference in Chicago in 2023 and its inaugural Parade of
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Faiths, and continues to advance its message through
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interfaith initiatives; and

HR0788
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LRB104 21412 MST 36406 r
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WHEREAS, Illinois is a state enriched by cultural,
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religious, and ethnic diversity and respect, inclusion, and
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cooperation among all its citizens; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare August 9, 2026 as Adam and Eve Day in the State of
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Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents to observe this
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day with programs, events, and reflections that promote unity,
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compassion, and understanding across all communities; and be
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it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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delivered to the Illinois Interfaith Organization as a symbol
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of our respect and esteem.

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