 The City Council for this confirmation of your unwavering commitment to fostering a city where every individual is valued and respected. As you can see, Rotodon holds a special place in the hearts of Muslim Americans and its observance is deeply rooted in our cultural and religious heritage. It's a time of reflection, self-discipline, and communal unity. It is a time where our children connect with their heritage and traditions of finding new ways to carry these traditions forward into the future. As I was growing up here in the Bay Area, our Rotodons were observed privately and no one at school or in my neighborhood really knew about what was such a special time for me. So I'm proud to see that not only are our traditions being recognized by the city, but we're able to freely share who we are and be wholly who we are as Dublin Muslims within our larger community. In the multicultural tapestry of America, Rotodon serves as a beacon of diversity and inclusion. Muslim Americans come from all walks of life. We're proud of two barriers of a tradition that includes the Bravery of Muhammad Ali, the literary works of Samatha here, and legal the acumen of Keith Ellison in bringing justice for George Floyd. It is these examples of service leadership that we extol for the richness of our tradition and the universality of our values. So we invite you to share in the spirit of Dublin with us in the Dublin Muslim Community Organization. We'll be hosting an Eagle Fither celebration and we'd like to invite all of you to join us. As we embark on this Ramadan, let us embrace the cultural significance of this journey as a time of renewal, gratitude and connection. Let us build bridges of understanding and friendship enriching our collective experience as residents of this wonderful city. May this Ramadan life bring peace, blessings and fulfillment for all. Thank you. The three ladies that came out this evening and the reason why is because it's your voices that make a difference. And I know Siemens is extremely involved here in our community of Dublin also with the schools and just making sure that you keep your voices being heard. I know the library, I have reached out to them with regards to they were already going to display about the Sun Levit. You're able to connect with them and make it a little bit bigger. So this is the proclamation of the City Council to Ramadan, whereas Islam is one of the world's major religions and part of our shared human heritage. And whereas the Dublin-Muslim community is one of the most diverse with ethnic and cultural backgrounds that span the globe. And whereas Muslims have contributed to social movements throughout the history of the United States to work together and also towards justice, civil rights and fair inclusion for all. And the Muslim residents of this city, which bearly at their work and contributions to medicine, science, information, technology, education, law enforcement, military and many other fields have been benefited from enriched Dublin's open, tolerant and economically vibrant environment. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar year and the annual holy month of fasting to again regain discipline, self-restraint and greater incentive to good and avoid wrong. Now therefore, to create results, the video Dublin does hereby acknowledge the onset of Ramadan impact test on March 10, 2024 and express its deepest respect to Muslims across our state and throughout the world on this significant occasion. Thank you so much for coming to the TV. Hello, members. I'm Erin Adams. I'm a distinguished guest. For our Canadian members, we are deeply honored to accept this proclamation on behalf of the Muslim community here in Dublin. On behalf of all Muslims, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the City Council for this recognition of the safety of the people of Ramadan and our community's contributions to the rich tapestry of the city. This proclamation not merely is a symbolic gesture, it embodies the inclusive spirit of Dublin and its commitment of embracing diversity. As we embark on the month of Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection and communal solidarity, your acknowledgement reaffirms our sense of belonging and strengthens our bond with unity within the city. Your support and partnership is truly valued and appreciated by us all. Thank you, Erin. Ramadan is a time when people come together to break fast, share meals, strengthen bonds of friendship, community and family. Through acts of charity and service, we reaffirm our commitment and calling to show compassion and empathy for those less fortunate in our communities. This Ramadan, we plan to host a series of events citywide. Our community outreach efforts are underway, and we've already collaborated with the Dublin Library, where not only are there displays and books related to Ramadan and Muslims ready for viewing, but we also invite you and your families to two specific events at the Dublin Library. One on Wednesday, March 6th, tomorrow, and the other on Monday, March 11th, where Hinnah Khan Muathar, a local Muslim educator, storyteller and writer, will engage our younger residents and their families in an interactive hour after school to learn about the shared and the rich traditions and practices related to Ramadan. As we engage in fasting prayer this month, we are encouraged to reflect on the principles of empathy and understanding that unite us all. We are particularly sensitive to those who are suffering from food insecurity and hunger. Dublin City Council, your cooperation and support have even mobilized our youth to lead efforts in the city of Dublin. And with this, I will ask a few of the youth to just speak for a couple of minutes. They are called Heroes of Hunger. Heroes for Hunger, sorry. Hi, I'm Kajani, and I'm the founder of Heroes for Hunger. We are a group of seven youth members, but only us three are representing the organization today. Hello, I am Mamari Ma, seventh grade. Hello, I'm Ma, I was seen after I was 10 years old. In coalition with the Alameda County Community Cooping, Heroes for Hunger has formed a Ramadan food truck that lasts all 30 days of Ramadan. As many of you may know, Muslims around the world are fast during the month of Ramadan. This leaves us with a heightened sense of empathy and understanding. So while we are fasting, Heroes for Hunger has vowed to make sure nobody goes hungry in the city of Dublin. Many of you may think nobody's hungry in Dublin, but we spoke to the Alameda County Community Cooping, and they told us that just last year in 2023, they gave 209,000 pounds of food to people suffering with food insecurity in Dublin. There is a need, and we have a goal. Only with your support can we stamp out hunger in our city of Dublin. You can help out by dropping off cans at designated participating schools. You can donate a dollar to feed somebody for one day, or $30 to feed somebody for all of Ramadan. Dublin, this is your time to step up. Number one, to build a need within our community. Number two, you can donate us or sponsor us. If you're just spreading the word, anything you can do is appreciated more than we can articulate. With that, we will be passing a fire out, and before any of you guys leave, please help us kick off our campaign. Finally, Mayor Hernandez and Steam Council members will come by and give you all a few gifts. Thank you. Thank you so much more than when I was younger, and it's just so great to see you there. So did you guys have a food drive last year as well? No. Okay, so this is your first year. We send a lot to you, and you'll have to give us the results and let us know how much you collect from someone. But thank you so much for coming to see me. Thank you.