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A growing number of Ramadan proclamations have been approved by city councils and mayors across Texas. The cities of McKinney, DeSoto, Richardson, and Cedar Park are among those confirmed to have made the announcements recognizing the Islamic season.
The City of McKinney Ramadan proclamation states that the season “marks the first revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammed,” and was signed by Mayor Bill Cox. Cox is a professed member of the First United Methodist Church of McKinney and cites this as a reflection of his “strong faith.”
McKinney has also issued a proclamation in the past recognizing Diwali, a major Hindu holiday, according to TX3DNews.
A post by the City of DeSoto states that Mayor Rachel L. Proctor released a proclamation recognizing “the holy month of Ramadan.” The proclamation purportedly honors “a time of prayer, fasting, reflection, generosity, and service observed by Muslims around the world.”
In a Facebook post commenting on Richardson Mayor Amir Omar’s proclamation of Ramadan, Imam Saeed Purcell of MAS Dallas stated, “with EPIC [East Plano Islamic Center] and everything else going on, these sorts of public recognitions of Islam … are very vital because they help raise awareness.”
The Ismaili Youth for the Southwestern USA praised Mayor Jim Pennimen-Morin of Cedar Park’s proclamation of Ramadan as “[highlighting] the City’s dedication to fostering inclusion, pluralism, and celebration of diversity,” according to a recent Facebook post.
The proclamations come after the Texas House passed a resolution last year recognizing the month of Ramadan, stating that the Texas House “[extends] to Muslims across the Lone Star State sincere best wishes for a joyous and meaningful observance.”
As of now, only one confirmed proclamation of the Christian season of Holy Week has been made by a Texas mayor in 2026.
The City of McKinney Ramadan proclamation states that the season “marks the first revelation of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammed,” and was signed by Mayor Bill Cox. Cox is a professed member of the First United Methodist Church of McKinney and cites this as a reflection of his “strong faith.”
McKinney has also issued a proclamation in the past recognizing Diwali, a major Hindu holiday, according to TX3DNews.
A post by the City of DeSoto states that Mayor Rachel L. Proctor released a proclamation recognizing “the holy month of Ramadan.” The proclamation purportedly honors “a time of prayer, fasting, reflection, generosity, and service observed by Muslims around the world.”
In a Facebook post commenting on Richardson Mayor Amir Omar’s proclamation of Ramadan, Imam Saeed Purcell of MAS Dallas stated, “with EPIC [East Plano Islamic Center] and everything else going on, these sorts of public recognitions of Islam … are very vital because they help raise awareness.”
The Ismaili Youth for the Southwestern USA praised Mayor Jim Pennimen-Morin of Cedar Park’s proclamation of Ramadan as “[highlighting] the City’s dedication to fostering inclusion, pluralism, and celebration of diversity,” according to a recent Facebook post.
The proclamations come after the Texas House passed a resolution last year recognizing the month of Ramadan, stating that the Texas House “[extends] to Muslims across the Lone Star State sincere best wishes for a joyous and meaningful observance.”
As of now, only one confirmed proclamation of the Christian season of Holy Week has been made by a Texas mayor in 2026.
