HR 1015 Summary

• Designates Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha as official days of observance in Oklahoma.

• Eid Al-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan and is observed through fasting, Qur'an reading, charity work, and worship emphasizing self-discipline.

• Eid Al-Adha, celebrated two months later, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son and is the most sacred Eid holiday, often coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage.

• Recognizes Muslim Americans' significant contributions to Oklahoma in medicine, science, engineering, commerce, economics, sports, education, and law, representing approximately one percent of the state's population.

• Encourages all Oklahoma residents to recognize the significance of these two Eid holidays to promote greater understanding within communities.