April 4, 2023
City Council
DATE: April 4, 2023
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Bana and Mayor Martinez
Subject:
Recognition of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond supports the American Muslim
Community and the observance of Ramadan and Eid Al-
Fitr
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclamation acknowledging Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr.
Councilmember Soheila Bana (510-620-6743) and Mayor
Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The City Council respects all people, all cultures, and all religions. There is a large Muslim community residing in the City of Richmond who need to be acknowledged as their religion needs to be respected. The Muslim-American community are usually AGENDA
REPORT
April 4, 2023
active in charitable works and their charitable activities intensify during the month of Ramadan and observance of Eid Al-Fitr.
The Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, commonly known as the lunar cycle. As a result, the Holy month of Ramadan falls approximately 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. The Ramadan start date for 2023 began on Thursday 23 March. Lasting for 29 days, Ramadan will end with the celebratory day of Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21.
To read more about Ramadan, please visit the Islamic Society of North American (ISNA) webpage at https://isna.net/month-of-ramadan/ or another website of your choosing.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation