Vice President Sara Duterte is wishing for peace, enlightenment, and happiness for Filipino Muslims as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr or the end of holy month of Ramadan on Monday, March 31.

Vice President Sara Duterte (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page)

In a statement, the Vice President acknowledged the importance of Eid al-Fitr in reminding every one of the goodness of Allah, but of the lessons of the Holy Qur'an to unite and share one’s blessings with those in need.
 

“Nakikiisa po ako sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim sa pagdiriwang ng Eid al-Fitr. Ipinagbubunyi natin ang pagtatapos ng banal na buwan ng Ramadan—isang panahon ng pananampalataya, pagsasakripisyo, at pagninilay (I am one with our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating the Eid al-Fitr. We are commemorating the end of the holy month of Ramadan—a time for prayers, sacrifices, and reflection),” Duterte said.
 

The Vice President, who has been staying in The Hague since former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest last March 11, sent her prayers for the Muslim community.
 

“Hangad namin na ang Eid ay magdala ng kapayapaan sa inyong mga puso, liwanag sa inyong diwa, at walang hanggang kasiyahan sa inyong tahanan (We wish that the Eid will bring peace to your hearts, light in your spirit, and endless joy to your homes),” she said.
 

“Nawa’y tanggapin ang inyong mga panalangin, gantimpalaan ang inyong mga sakripisyo, at pagpalain ang inyong buhay ng pag-ibig at kasaganaan (May your prayers be heard, your sacrifices rewarded, and your lives be granted with love and prosperity),” she added.
 

The Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and is celebrated with special prayers to Allah and food to share among the Muslim community.