[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E509-E510]
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                              EID AL-ADHA

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                         HON. THOMAS R. SUOZZI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  Mr. SUOZZI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of the Pakistan 
Caucus, during Asian American Heritage Month, to wish Muslim Americans 
a blessed Eid al-Adha. Happy Eid (Eid Mubarak). Eid al-Adha, the 
festival of Sacrifice, is the holiest holiday in Islam. It commemorates 
faith, mercy, sacrifice, and devotion to God. Eid traditions include 
prayer,

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spending time with family and loved ones, wearing new clothes, and 
sharing meals and charitable gifts with those who are less fortunate. 
This is also a sacred time of reflection when many Muslims start their 
Haaj, or holy pilgrimage to Mecca, a central pillar of Islam.
  I wish those making the Haaj, a safe and meaningful pilgrimage. As 
Chair of the Pakistan Caucus, I am especially proud to recognize the 
enormous contributions of Pakistani Americans and Muslim Americans to 
our nation during this Asian American month. Our country is stronger 
and more successful for the Pakistani-American diaspora, and the values 
of hard work, family, and faith they bring. I also want to join the 
Muslim American community in mourning after the awful shooting at the 
San Diego Islamic center just a few days ago. At a time when the world 
can feel divided, holidays like this remind us of our shared humanity. 
Eid Mubarak, and may God bless all those celebrating.

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