HR 1635: Shia Ismaili Muslim Community; commemorating the month of Ramadan and Navroz; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It commends the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community for its role in Georgia's economy, culture, and civic life, and commemorates the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Persian New Year holiday of Navroz, celebrated on March 21, 2026. The resolution describes the global Ismaili community's size and spiritual leadership, and highlights local partnerships between the community's service organization, Ismaili CIVIC, and Georgia nonprofits such as the American Red Cross of Georgia and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community for its contributions to Georgia and the global community.
• Commemorates the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Persian New Year holiday of Navroz on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, functioning purely as a ceremonial statement.

The resolution directly names Georgia's Shia Ismaili Muslim community, including its members who work as business owners, educators, healthcare providers, and nonprofit leaders, as well as partner organizations like the American Red Cross of Georgia and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or obligations for Georgians. Its practical effect is symbolic: a public, on-the-record statement from the House honoring a specific religious and cultural community and its observances.

• The whereas clauses describe the Ismaili community's global population, its spiritual leadership under Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, and its presence in Georgia.
• The resolving clause states the House's recognition and commendation of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community and commemoration of Ramadan and Navroz.
• A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press, with no funding or enforcement mechanism attached.

1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)

• Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)Primary sponsor
• Mekyah McQueen (D, HD-061)
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Akbar Ali (D, HD-106)

• Ramadan
• Navroz
• Shia Ismaili Muslim Community
• legislative resolutions
• religious observances