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I had a couple of constituents reach out to me.
Mumtaz said, “Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'Festival of Sacrifice', is celebrated to commemorate the story of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it perform the ritual of sacrificing an animal, and the meat is then distributed to the needy and shared with family and friends. This festival is also a time for family gatherings, feasting and charitable acts.”
Shorif said, “Eid al-Adha teaches us sacrifice. We share food with the elderly, poor and people in need. It reminds us of our submission to Allah.”
This is a very significant day. As with the others, I think it's very important for the department to recognize these days and avoid scheduling citizenship ceremonies on these days. I would ask for my colleagues' support on this amendment.