[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 62 (Monday, April 12, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                Ramadan

  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today marks the first day of Ramadan. For 
the second year in a row, Muslims around the world will be celebrating 
Islam's holiest month in the midst of this pandemic.
  Traditionally, Ramadan is an opportunity for families to gather in 
prayer and break bread together after a day-long fast, but I know many 
people of the Muslim faith will not have that opportunity this year. It 
is a painful reminder of all the sacrifices all of us have been called 
to make since the beginning of this pandemic.
  For all of those who observe, may this holy month be a time of peace 
for you and your loved ones, and I hope you will be able to break bread 
together soon.