REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Islamic Month of Ramadan
Report
BACKGROUND
Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year. This month is observed with fasting, increased prayer, and faithful intention. This year the first day of Ramadan is April 13, 2021.
DISCUSSION
At the April 20, 2021 City Council meeting, the Santa Clara City Council will commemorate and honor the month of Ramadan by presenting local Muslim community leaders with a Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
Staff
Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager