Illinois HR 788: JANE ADDAMS DAY OF SERVICE

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HR0788LRB104 21412 MST 36406 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Adam and Eve Day is an observance dedicated to 

3recognizing the shared origin of humanity and promoting 

4harmony among all people regardless of background, belief, or 

5heritage; and

6 WHEREAS, The concept of Adam and Eve Day has historical 

7references dating back to the 1800s and was revived by Khawaja 

8Shamsuddin Azeemi (Sufi Saint of the 21st Century) in 2003, 

9establishing its celebration annually on the second Sunday in 

10August; and

11 WHEREAS, The observance was introduced to Illinois by the 

12Illinois Interfaith Organization in 2022 and was officially 

13recognized through a proclamation passed by the Park District 

14of Hanover Park, reflecting community support for its message 

15of unity and diversity; and

16 WHEREAS, Illinois Interfaith Organization Chairman Nauman 

17Khan Azeemi has diligently promoted and educated communities 

18about the significance of Adam and Eve Day, including outreach 

19and participation at the Parliament of the World's Religions 

20conference in Chicago in 2023 and its inaugural Parade of 

21Faiths, and continues to advance its message through 

22interfaith initiatives; and

HR0788- 2 -LRB104 21412 MST 36406 r

1 WHEREAS, Illinois is a state enriched by cultural, 

2religious, and ethnic diversity and respect, inclusion, and 

3cooperation among all its citizens; therefore, be it

4 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

5HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

6we declare August 9, 2026 as Adam and Eve Day in the State of 

7Illinois; and be it further

8 RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents to observe this 

9day with programs, events, and reflections that pro