Governor Proclaims Ramadan

Ramadan

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, North Carolina is home to more than 130,000 Muslims; and

Whereas, Muslim-Americans are one of the most racially diverse groups in the U.S., comprising African Americans, Asians, Arabs, Africans, Latinos, and Caucasians; and

Whereas, Islamic traditions and values serve as an inspiration and reflection for the millions of individuals who look to the teachings of Islam for guidance; and

Whereas, Ramadan, the 9^th month in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated annually by millions of Muslims throughout the United States and more than two billion Muslims worldwide; and

Whereas, Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims as a month of fasting, community service, and reflection; and

Whereas, during the month of Ramadan, the Muslim community across North Carolina, and across our great nation, will collectively celebrate the revelation of the Quran and its teachings; and

Whereas, on behalf of the State of North Carolina, I am proud to recognize the contributions of all Muslim-Americans;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim March 1-29, 2025 , as “Ramadan” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.