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July 9 declared regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos earlier recommended that July 9 be declared as a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha. (Pexels Photo)
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared July 9 as a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.
Marcos on Tuesday signed Proclamation No. 2, which declares Eid’l Adha a regular holiday to allow Muslim Filipinos to celebrate the occasion “subject to the public health measures of the government.”
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos earlier recommended that July 9 be declared as a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha.
The Office of the Press Secretary released a copy of the presidential proclamation on Wednesday.
Republic Act 9849 states that Eid’l Adha, one of the two major Islamic feasts along with Eid’l Fitr, shall be celebrated as regular holiday.
Under RA 9849, Eid’l Adha is declared a regular holiday to allow Muslims to “pay homage to Abraham’s supreme act of sacrifice and signifies mankind’s obedience to God.”
Muslim Filipinos comprise about 6 percent of the Philippines’ total population.
Eid’l Adha is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world and is considered holier than Eid’l Fitr.
It commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command.
Eid’l Adha is celebrated on the 10th day of the last month of the Islamic calendar.
It also marks the end of Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the fifth Pillar of Islam.
Eid’l Adha will be celebrated amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Jasmin Da-ang
July 7, 2022 at 9:56 AM
Thank you our beloved President i know in my heart that you will be a great President of our country☺️.Godbless po
Ma Teth Belmin
July 7, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Ito ay isang patunay na kinikilala ng Malacañang at Pangulo ang ating mga kapatid na Muslim dito sa atin kaya bilang pakikiisa sa mga tradisyon at pagdiriwang ng mga Muslim ginawang Holiday ng ating Pangulo ang nasabing araw upang magbigay daan sa pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Adha.Ibat’ iba man tayo ng relihiyon at pinaghati hati ng mga lengwahe magkakapatid pa rin tayo sa dugo bilang mga Pilipino.
Mary Joy Valdevieso
July 8, 2022 at 7:41 AM
This is a sign of respect to our brothers and sisters Muslims. Maybe we are living in one country but we should always consider that not everyone have the same culture and religion. And we must respect each other despite of the difference. Eid al Adha is considered as an important event to the Muslims so it is just right to proclaim this day holiday and give them that day to celebrate. They have reasons to celebrate that as it is part of their belief and we don’t have to question that. Let’s be smart and respectful enough at the same time as we here to build a good relationship with each without the thought of having different culture, raise, beliefs, religion etc. Let’s make I and you as Us. Wishing for a happy and successful celebration of Eid al Adha to our beloved Muslims.