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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Ramadan Proclamationr DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item 3.1 DATE: February 18, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SU B.ECT: Ramadan Proclamation Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present a proclamation for Ramadan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar year and is the annual holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal. It is a time to reflect spiritually, build community, aid those in need, spend time with friends and family, and celebrate and express gratitude. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ramadan Proclamation Page 1 of 1 1 Attachment I A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITYOFDUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "Ramadan" WHEREAS, Islam is one of the world's major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Muslim community is highly diverse, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds from around the globe; and WHEREAS, Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair inclusion for all; and WHEREAS, the Muslim residents of Dublin, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, law enforcement, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched Dublin's open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment; and WHEREAS, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar year and is the annual holy month of fasting to gain discipline, self-restraint, and a greater incentive to do good and avoid wrong; and WHEREAS, Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build community, aid those in need, spend time with friends and family, and celebrate and express gratitude; and WHEREAS, the end of Ramadan is commemorated by the Eid al-Fitr festival of breaking the fast, a joyous occasion marked by sharing sweets, gifts, and good tidings with family, friends, and neighbors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin does hereby acknowledge the onset of Ramadan at dusk on March i, 2025, and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across our city and throughout the world on this significant occasion. DATED: February 18, 2025 Mayor Sher u owe Councilme Jean Vice ayor Kashef Qaadri Councilmember Michael McCorriston ouncilmember John Morada 2