HR1635: HR1635 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, a global community of about 15 million people across 35 countries under the spiritual leadership of Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, for its presence and contributions in Georgia. The resolution also commemorates two occasions: the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Navroz, the Persian New Year and spring equinox celebrated on March 21, 2026. It highlights community service work done in Georgia through Ismaili CIVIC, the group's volunteer organization, which partners with groups like the American Red Cross of Georgia and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, but it creates no new rights, requirements, or funding.

• 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, observed March 21, 2026.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or legal obligations, as it is a ceremonial resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution speaks to Georgia's Shia Ismaili Muslim community, including business owners, educators, healthcare providers, students, and nonprofit leaders, as well as the broader Muslim community observing Ramadan and residents who celebrate Navroz.

While the resolution has no legal effect, it represents official recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives of a specific faith community's presence, service work, and religious observances, which can carry symbolic and civic significance for that community.

• The whereas clauses describe the Shia Ismaili Muslim community's global size and spiritual leadership under Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam.
• The resolution notes local partnerships between Ismaili CIVIC and Georgia organizations such as the American Red Cross of Georgia and United Way of Greater Atlanta.
• The resolved clause formally commends the community and commemorates Ramadan and Navroz.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

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
• Ismaili Muslim community
• House resolution
• religious observances