This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislatures respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion.

This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislatures respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion.

This measure would acknowledge the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislatures respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion.

WHEREAS, Islam is one of the worlds major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and

WHEREAS, Californias Muslim community is one of the most diverse in the nation, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have a long history in the United States, spanning back to the slave trade, in which 10 to 15 percent of the enslaved African people were said to be Muslim; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have long served in the nations armed forces and fought in all major United States wars, from the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts today, with some Muslim Americans making the ultimate sacrifice in combat; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States in order to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair inclusion for all; and

WHEREAS, From the early days of the pioneers to our present-day leaders, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this states economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 1,000,000 Muslim Americans across this state, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions; and

WHEREAS, The Muslim residents of this state, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, law enforcement, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched the states open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment; and

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

WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year; and

WHEREAS, The observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 10, 2024, and continues for one lunar month, with Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset each day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the Legislature acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Islam is one of the worlds major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and

WHEREAS, Californias Muslim community is one of the most diverse in the nation, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have a long history in the United States, spanning back to the slave trade, in which 10 to 15 percent of the enslaved African people were said to be Muslim; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have long served in the nations armed forces and fought in all major United States wars, from the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts today, with some Muslim Americans making the ultimate sacrifice in combat; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States in order to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair inclusion for all; and

WHEREAS, From the early days of the pioneers to our present-day leaders, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this states economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 1,000,000 Muslim Americans across this state, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions; and

WHEREAS, The Muslim residents of this state, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, law enforcement, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched the states open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment; and

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

WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year; and

WHEREAS, The observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 10, 2024, and continues for one lunar month, with Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset each day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the Legislature acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Islam is one of the worlds major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and

WHEREAS, Californias Muslim community is one of the most diverse in the nation, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have a long history in the United States, spanning back to the slave trade, in which 10 to 15 percent of the enslaved African people were said to be Muslim; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have long served in the nations armed forces and fought in all major United States wars, from the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts today, with some Muslim Americans making the ultimate sacrifice in combat; and

WHEREAS, Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States in order to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair inclusion for all; and

WHEREAS, From the early days of the pioneers to our present-day leaders, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this states economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 1,000,000 Muslim Americans across this state, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions; and

WHEREAS, The Muslim residents of this state, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, law enforcement, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched the states open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment; and

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

WHEREAS, Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year; and

WHEREAS, The observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 10, 2024, and continues for one lunar month, with Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset each day; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the Legislature acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: May 20, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Blanca Pacheco, Chair

SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 125

Author:(Wahab) – As Introduced Ver:

SENATE VOTE:

SUBJECT: Ramadan.

SUMMARY: Acknowledges the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and expresses the Legislature’s respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Islam is one of the world’s major religions and part of our shared human heritage. California’s Muslim community is one of the most diverse in the nation with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe.
2. From the early days of the pioneers to our present-day leaders, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this state’s economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.
3. There are approximately one million Muslim Americans across this state, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions.
4. Muslim residents, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, police, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched the state’s open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment.
5. Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, aid those in need, and marks an annual spiritual renewal for each individual, a reason to celebrate and express gratitude.
6. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year.
7. The observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 10, 2024, and continues for one lunar month, from sunrise to sunset each day.

FISCAL EFFECT: This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 125

Author: Wahab (D)

Introduced: 3/11/24

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Ramadan

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution acknowledges the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and express the Legislature’s respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this occasion.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Islam is one of the world’s major religions and part of our shared human heritage. California’s Muslim community is one of the most diverse in the nation, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe.
2. Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States in order to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair inclusion for all. From the early days of the pioneers to our present-day leaders, Muslim Americans have played a significant role in the history of this state’s economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development.
3. There are approximately 1,000,000 Muslim Americans across this state, contributing to its economy, social fabric, and multicultural and pluralistic traditions.
4. Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, and aid those in need and marks an annual spiritual renewal for each individual, a reason to celebrate and express gratitude in this month.
5. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar year. The observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on March 10, 2024, and continues for one lunar month, with Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset each day.

This resolution acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across California and throughout the world on this significant occasion; and be it further

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures acknowledging Ramadan:

• SCR 38 (Wahab, Resolution Chapter 71, Statutes of 2023).
• ACR 22 (Wahab, Resolution Chapter 38, Statutes of 2023).
• ACR 168 (Reyes, Resolution Chapter 53, Statutes of 2022).
• ACR 50 (Reyes, Resolution Chapter 28, Statutes of 2021).

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 3/15/24)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 3/15/24)

None received

Prepared by: Russell Manning / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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