[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24117]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNITION OF THE RAMADAN CELEBRATION

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2007

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the commencement 
of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of introspection, fasting and 
spiritual renewal.
  Throughout the entire ninth month of the Islamic calendar year, 
Muslims demonstrate their devotion to God by fasting from sunrise until 
sunset. The holy month of Ramadan is also an important time for Muslim 
families and communities as they join together in expression of their 
devotion.
  Many Muslims take the month of September to seek physical and 
spiritual renewal. In fact, more than 25,000 Muslims in my 
Congressional District observe this celebration to mark their steadfast 
commitments to faith, peace, family and heritage.
  Madam Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
honoring the celebration of the month of Ramadan and wishing Muslims a 
peaceful and blessed holiday.

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