Senate Resolution No. 1467

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
July 10, 2022, as Eid al-Adha Day in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those who
foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which
strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2022, as Eid al-Adha Day in
the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Eid al-Adha is the latter of the two Islamic holidays
celebrated worldwide each year and is considered the holier of the two;
and

WHEREAS, Also referred to as Tabaski, it honors the willingness of
Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to
God's command; before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah
provided a lamb to sacrifice instead; and

WHEREAS, In commemoration of this intervention, an animal, usually a
sheep, is sacrificed ritually; one third of its meat is consumed by the
family offering the sacrifice, while the rest is distributed to the poor
and needy; furthermore, sweets and gifts are given, and extended family
are visited and welcomed; and

WHEREAS, In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the
10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, and lasts for four days; in the international
calendar, the dates vary from year to year, shifting approximately 11
days earlier each year; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to acknowledge various
cultures of people who add to the overall diversity of our State and, on
this occasion, we take the opportunity to recognize the contributions
made by Muslims and extend best wishes to all of its members as they
hold appropriate ceremonies to commemorate this milestone; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 10, 2022, as Eid
al-Adha Day in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.