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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Adam and Eve Day is an observance dedicated to 
3recognizing the shared origin of humanity and promoting 
4harmony among all people regardless of background, belief, or 
5heritage; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The concept of Adam and Eve Day has historical 
7references dating back to the 1800s and was revived by Khawaja 
8Shamsuddin Azeemi (Sufi Saint of the 21st Century) in 2003, 
9establishing its celebration annually on the second Sunday in 
10August; and
 
11    WHEREAS, The observance was introduced to Illinois by the 
12Illinois Interfaith Organization in 2022 and was officially 
13recognized through a proclamation passed by the Park District 
14of Hanover Park, reflecting community support for its message 
15of unity and diversity; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Illinois Interfaith Organization Chairman Nauman 
17Khan Azeemi has diligently promoted and educated communities 
18about the significance of Adam and Eve Day, including outreach 
19and participation at the Parliament of the World's Religions 
20conference in Chicago in 2023 and its inaugural Parade of 
21Faiths, and continues to advance its message through 
22interfaith initiatives; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Illinois is a state enriched by cultural, 
2religious, and ethnic diversity and respect, inclusion, and 
3cooperation among all its citizens; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
5HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
6we declare August 9, 2026 as Adam and Eve Day in the State of 
7Illinois; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents to observe this 
9day with programs, events, and reflections that promote unity, 
10compassion, and understanding across all communities; and be 
11it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13delivered to the Illinois Interfaith Organization as a symbol 
14of our respect and esteem.