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Indian American lawmakers convey Ramadan wishes to Muslim community
Ramadan starts in the U.S. and the majority of the countries worldwide on March 11, 2024
The Muslim community across the world will observe the month of Ramadan starting March 11, 2024 / Image - Unsplash
Indian American lawmakers in the U.S Congress have extended greetings to the Muslim community and everyone celebrating the holy month of Ramadan/Ramzan that started on March 11.
Muslims across the world observe fasting from sunrise to sunset for the whole month followed by an Eid-ul-Fitr celebration after 30 days. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 is expected to fall on April 8, 2024.
Aside from fasting, Muslims across the world practice giving sadaqah (charity), paying Zakat (obligatory donation), praying regularly, offering the voluntary Taraweeh prayer which is performed after the evening prayer every single night during Ramadan, and reading the holy Quran.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal wrote on X, “Ramadan is a beautiful tradition for cleansing the body, spirit, and soul. Despite the tremendous pain in Muslim communities around the world right now, I hope those celebrating are able to join with family & friends to renew their faith during this sacred month. Ramadan Mubarak!”
Ramadan is a beautiful tradition for cleansing the body, spirit, and soul. Despite the tremendous pain in Muslim communities around the world right now, I hope those celebrating are able to join with family & friends to renew their faith during this sacred month. Ramadan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/XQDSqTb2SV
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) March 11, 2024
Rep. Ro Khanna conveyed his greetings on X, as well as acknowledged the suffering of the people in Gaza which has a large Muslim population. “Wishing the Muslim community in my district and around the world a blessed Ramadan. I am thinking of the innocent lives in Gaza and the devastating violence that is taking place there.”
He concluded the post by advocating for a ceasefire. “I am praying for a permanent ceasefire and a release of all hostages. I hope this is a time for peace, reflection, and a new beginning. #RamadanMubarak.”
Wishing the Muslim community in my district and around the world a blessed Ramadan. I am thinking of the innocent lives in Gaza and the devastating violence that is taking place there.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) March 11, 2024
I am praying for a permanent ceasefire and a release of all hostages. I hope this is a time…
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi posted, “Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate! As the holy season of Ramadan begins, I wish all in the Muslim community a peaceful period of renewal, prayer, and reflection.” Rep. Shri Thanedar wrote, “Wishing #MI13 a meaningful time of prayer and reflection during this month of #Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate!”
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