[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23477]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            HONORING RAMADAN

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 2008

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Ramadan, the 
Muslim holy month of introspection, fasting and spiritual renewal.
  Throughout the entire 9th month of the Islamic calendar year, Muslims 
demonstrate their devotion by fasting from sunrise until sunset. The 
month of Ramadan is also an important time for Muslim families and 
communities as they join together in expression of their devotion.
  Many Muslims use this time 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, family 
and heritage.
  Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
acknowledging the celebration of the month of Ramadan and wishing 
Muslims a peaceful holiday.

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