Hoyer Statement on Ramadan
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Press Release
For Immediate Release:
April 12, 2021
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Margaret Mulkerrin 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Ramadan, which begins at sundown:
"Tonight, Muslims across the world and throughout America will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection to commemorate the revelation of the Quran. I join in wishing all who are participating a 'Ramadan Mubarak.'
"Like last year, Ramadan in 2021 will be different. As we continue to fight COVID-19 together as one nation in common purpose, there will be fewer opportunities for families and communities to gather together for iftar meals and for the faithful to assemble in prayer. But sacrifices we have made since last spring have saved countless lives, and the vaccination campaign now underway is moving us closer and closer to the day when we can gather once more as whole communities for occasions of celebration, commemoration, prayer, grief, reflection, and joy.
"I have every reason to hope that next year's Ramadan will look like those that Muslim families and communities have observed for centuries, with large iftar gatherings and many participating in prayer services together in person. Just as I continue to hope and pray for an America and world in which all people are free to practice their faiths, in which Islamophobia has no foothold, and in which peace and tolerance are blessings universally enjoyed."
"Tonight, Muslims across the world and throughout America will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection to commemorate the revelation of the Quran. I join in wishing all who are participating a 'Ramadan Mubarak.'
"Like last year, Ramadan in 2021 will be different. As we continue to fight COVID-19 together as one nation in common purpose, there will be fewer opportunities for families and communities to gather together for iftar meals and for the faithful to assemble in prayer. But sacrifices we have made since last spring have saved countless lives, and the vaccination campaign now underway is moving us closer and closer to the day when we can gather once more as whole communities for occasions of celebration, commemoration, prayer, grief, reflection, and joy.
"I have every reason to hope that next year's Ramadan will look like those that Muslim families and communities have observed for centuries, with large iftar gatherings and many participating in prayer services together in person. Just as I continue to hope and pray for an America and world in which all people are free to practice their faiths, in which Islamophobia has no foothold, and in which peace and tolerance are blessings universally enjoyed."