PENNSYLVANIA, March 20 - 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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