This is HISTORIC for American- Muslims and Muslims around the world. This is the first time in history that the United States Congress will commemorate and recognize the month of Ramadan as the Islamic holy month. The language from the bill text is below for your viewing. The Congress passed the resolution with 376 voting yes, 42 (primarily Republicans) voting not to support it, and 14 abstaining on October 2,2007. For a list of names showing how individual members of Congress voted, please click here. This will be important in the future when they canvass Muslim voters for financial donations and votes.
110th CONGRESS
1st Session – H. RES. 635
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 5, 2007
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, and Mr. ELLISON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs:
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith. Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith; Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; andWhereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on September 13, 2007, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be itResolved, That–(1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and(2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Please note that Islamophobe Congressman Tancredo voted not to support the Resolution. Click here to find out what he said about the above resolution.
For more about Congressman Trancredo, please click here to read how he threatened to bomb Islam’s holiest sites in Makkah and Medina.
The Islamic Workplace 
heartstorm
October 5, 2007
I SURELY do hope that our leaders will do this for all other religions. I mean, after all, we cannot have a creche up for christmas but by God we can officially recognize Ramadan?
I for one am going to lead the call to de-seat the Texans who proposed and supported this ridiculous resolution. GET REAL JOBS you guys! Because you’re going to be HISTORY in politics!