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SR 8618

Recognizing and honoring Ramadan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Alvarado and 28 co-sponsors

Washington State Senate adopts SR 8618 to recognize Ramadan, honor Islam, and extend best wishes to Muslims for a meaningful observance and Eid al-Fitr.

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Bill Summary · SR 8618

Summary — Senate Resolution SR 8618: Recognizing and Honoring Ramadan

Overview

  • Bill Type: Senate Resolution (symbolic, non-binding)
  • Bill Number & Title: SR 8618 — Recognizing and honoring Ramadan
  • Sponsor: Senator Trudeau
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025
  • Adopted Date: February 26, 2025
  • Purpose: To formally recognize Ramadan, acknowledge the Islamic faith, and extend best wishes to Muslims in Washington state and worldwide during the holy month.

Key Provisions and Content

  • Recognition of Ramadan: The resolution identifies Ramadan as the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar and one of the five core pillars of Islam. It notes fasting and spiritual reflection observed by healthy adult Muslims from dawn to dusk.
  • Global and Local Demographics: It highlights Islam as a major world religion with about 1.9 billion Muslims globally, about 2.5 million in the United States, and hundreds of thousands in Washington state.
  • Community Contributions: The text emphasizes the diverse American Muslim community in Washington and its contributions to society, including charitable work, refugee assistance, medical and legal services, education, journalism, public service, and other civic roles.
  • Charity and Devotion: It notes that Ramadan intensifies generosity and charitable giving, as Muslims contribute to humanitarian organizations.
  • Cultural and Civic Role: The resolution references Muslims serving in a wide range of professions and public roles across political affiliations.
  • End of Ramadan: Eid al-Fitr is identified as the conclusion of Ramadan, described as a three-day Islamic holiday, with specific timing tied to the lunar calendar (date noted as March 29, 2025, or the first day of the new moon sighting).
  • Formal Declarations:
    • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Washington Senate expresses support and respect for the Muslim community and proudly acknowledges the Islamic faith.
    • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Senate extends sincere best wishes for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan.

Impact and Audience

  • Primarily Symbolic / Educational Purpose: This resolution does not create new laws or fiscal obligations. Its effect is to publicly acknowledge and honor Ramadan, fostering inclusion and awareness.
  • Audience: Muslims in Washington state and across the world, state residents, interfaith communities, schools, public institutions, and others interested in cultural understanding and religious literacy.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Nature of Action: A formal proclamation by the Washington State Senate recognizing a religious observance.
  • Effective Date: As a resolution, it becomes effective upon adoption by the Senate.
  • Notable Dates within the Resolution:
    • Ramadan commencement referenced as February 28, 2025.
    • Eid al-Fitr noted around March 29, 2025 (subject to lunar sighting).

Summary in One Line

SR 8618 is a adopted Washington State Senate resolution recognizing Ramadan, affirming respect for Islam, acknowledging the contributions of American Muslims (including in Washington), and extending best wishes for a meaningful observance and Eid al-Fitr.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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