Senate Resolution 25-004

SENATE RESOLUTION 25-004

BY SENATOR(S) Jodeh, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Liston, Lundeen, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Weissman, Winter F., Coleman.

CONCERNING THE COMMEMORATION OF WORLD HIJAB DAY.

WHEREAS, The hijab, a traditional veil that covers a woman's hair and chest, has been very important to the history of Islam and is meant to promote dignity and respect for women while maintaining modesty and respect for religious faith; and

WHEREAS, World Hijab Day encourages women of different cultures who do not normally wear the hijab to experience wearing one for the day, and its purpose is to encourage religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and international solidarity; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, women from all over the world have participated in World Hijab Day, and to combat prejudice, leaders in the American Muslim community are working tirelessly to show that wearing the hijab is a choice, a freedom, and a blessing; and

WHEREAS, Wearing the hijab educates our fellow citizens about Islam in ways that are relevant and meaningful; and

WHEREAS, The Colorado Senate honors the important events that remind us of the rich and diverse heritage of our great state and celebrates America's greatest strength of embracing our different faiths and allowing our members to express themselves freely while encouraging greater religious tolerance and understanding in our communities; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

That we, the members of the Colorado Senate, hereby recognize Saturday, February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day.