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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: M aach 5, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Ramadan Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Ramadan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Agenda Item 3.4
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar year and is the annual holy month of
fasting and spiritual renewal. It is a time to reflect spiritually, build community, aid those in need,
spend time with friends and family, and celebrate and express gratitude.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ramadan Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITYOFDUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"Ramadan"
WHEREAS, Islam is one of the world's major religions and part of our shared human heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Muslim community is one of the most diverse, with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe; and
WHEREAS, Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States to work toward justice, civil rights, and fair
inclusion for all; and
WHEREAS, the Muslim residents of this city, with their hard work and contributions to medicine, science, information technology, education, law
enforcement, military, and many other fields, have benefited from and enriched Dublin's open, tolerant, and economically vibrant environment; and
WHEREAS, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar year and is the annual holy month of fasting to gain discipline, self-restraint,
and a greater incentive to do good and avoid wrong; and
WHEREAS, Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build community, aid those in need, spend time with friends and family, and celebrate and
express gratitude; and
WHEREAS, the end of Ramadan is commemorated by the Eid al-Fitr festival of breaking the fast, a joyous occasion marked by sharing sweets, gifts,
and good tidings with family, friends, and neighbors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin does hereby acknowledge the onset of Ramadan at dusk on March io, 2024, and
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims across our city and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
DATED: March 5, 2024
Mayor Melissa Hernand
COuncilme Jean
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Vice Mayor Site ry Hu
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Co- u- ncilmember Michael McCorriston
Councilmetber Kashef Qaadri
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