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Recognition of upcoming cultural and religious observances
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Speaker Adrienne E. Adams acknowledges and extends well wishes for various upcoming cultural and religious observances. She highlights the diversity of New York City and the importance of recognizing these significant dates.
- Observances mentioned include Ramadan, Ghana's Independence Day, International Women's Day, Purim, Holi, Saint Patrick's Day, Pakistan Day, and Greek Independence Day
- The Speaker emphasizes the historic women-majority New York City Council on International Women's Day
- She expresses her intention to participate in the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade
Adrienne E. Adams
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February 28 marked the start of Ramadan.
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As our Muslim neighbors fast from sunrise to sundown, I want to extend my best wishes as you observe the blessed month, Ramadan Mubarak.
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March sixth was Ghana's Independence Day.
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I hope our Ghanaian communities had a joyous celebration.
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March 8 was International Women's Day, and we know we are a historic women majority New York City Council.
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We've prioritized solutions and policies to confront some of the greatest challenges facing women across our city.
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Women are the backbone of our communities and when women are safe, healthy, and have access to opportunity, we'll all succeed.
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Happy International Women's Day.
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This year Purim is being observed tomorrow evening and Friday.
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I want to wish our Jewish friends and neighbors a joyous and safe Purim.
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March fourteenth is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, love, and spring.
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And on March 17, we will be celebrating Saint Patrick's Day.
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I look forward to once again marching down Fifth Avenue next week at the annual Saint Patrick's Day parade.
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March twenty third is Pakistan Day which commemorates the adoption of the Lahore resolution that led to the formation of the nation of Pakistan.
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I join all Pakistani New Yorkers who celebrate this day of freedom and independence.
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And March 25 is Greek Independence Day, and we will join our city's vibrant Greek communities in observance of this important celebration.