Announcing the declaration, the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs expressed gratitude for the advocacy work of the Utah Muslim Civic League on social media.
“We are extremely thankful,” said Luna Banuri, the league’s executive director.
“The reaction from the community has been varying. Some had not heard about it and some had looked at it as the gateway to solutions for every issue the Muslims face in their daily life to be solved by this proclamation.”
This is not the only state that recognizes the contributions of Muslims and their achievements.
Last year, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a proclamation in December to celebrate January as Muslim History Month.
Also in 2021, the city of Fullerton, Los Angeles, recognized August as “Muslim-American Appreciation Month”
Ohio also celebrates the Islamic Day of Ohio every second Saturday in October since 1987.