Pennsylvania SR 250: A Resolution observing March 20, 2026, as "Eid al-Fitr Day" in Pennsylvania.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1525
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 250
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY STREET, SANTARSIERO, HUGHES, SAVAL, KEARNEY,
HAYWOOD, SCHWANK, TARTAGLIONE, CAPPELLETTI, VOGEL, ROBINSON
AND PICOZZI, MARCH 20, 2026
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, MARCH 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Observing March 20, 2026, as "Eid al-Fitr Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Muslims observe two major annual religious
observances, Ramadan and Hajj, which correspond to the holidays
of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha; and
WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are observed according
to the lunar-based Islamic calendar; and
WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of the
Islamic month of Shawwal, marking the end of Ramadan, a month
dedicated to fasting and prayer and a period of spiritual
reflection and renewal; and
WHEREAS, In addition to celebrating the end of fasting with
family gatherings and feasts, many Muslims pay Zakat al-Fitr, an
obligatory charitable giving, attend congregational prayers and
listen to a communal sermon known as a khutbah, seeking Allah's
forgiveness and continued blessings; and
WHEREAS, Eid al-Fitr is also commonly celebrated by wearing
new clothing, visiting relatives and neighbors and sharing food
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or providing gifts of food or money to those in need, reflecting
gratitude for the blessings received; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate observe March 20, 2026, as "Eid al-
Fitr Day" in Pennsylvania.
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