CA SR103

Proclaims July 2022 as Muslim American Heritage Month in California to recognize over 350 years of Muslim contributions to the United States.

Highlights Muslim American achievements across sports, architecture, medicine, business, government, military service, and civil rights, including notable figures like Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Fazlur Rahman Khan, and Keith Ellison.

Notes that California has one of the largest Muslim communities in the United States, with over 120 mosques in Los Angeles and southern California, and an estimated 3.45 million Muslims living in the U.S.

Acknowledges that nearly 50 percent of Muslim Americans report experiencing religious discrimination, rising to 64 percent for those whose appearance identifies them as Muslim.

Urges Californians to observe Muslim American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities celebrating Muslim American contributions to California.