Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Wednesday welcomed members of the Muslim community at the opening of the 2026 Manila Eid’l Adha Halal Festival and Industry Forum at Kartilya ng Katipunan, affirming the city’s openness to people of all faiths. “In Manila, everyone is...
As Muslims in the country and around the world observed Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (PAPRU) called on Filipinos to uphold unity and compassion at a time marked by conflict and division. In his message for the 2026 Feast...
An estimated 6,000 people gathered early Wednesday, May 27, for the moon sighting activity in connection with Eid’l Adha 2026 at Burnham Green, Quirino Grandstand in Ermita, Manila, according to the Manila Police District (MPD). Police said the crowd peaked at around 6:20 a.m. as the program was...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, July 29, said that 68 Filipino detainees have been pardoned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. The DFA expressed its gratitude to the UAE government for granting “humanitarian” pardon to 68 Filipino detainees on the occasion of the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. paid tribute to all Muslim personnel in the defense department and its bureau, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), for their contributions to nation-building as the Muslim community commemorated Eid al-Adha or the Feast of...
House Majority Leader and Zamboanga Representative Manuel Jose Dalipe on Monday, June 17, urged the country’s Muslim constituents to adhere to the spirit of the Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice which is a time of profound reflection, gratitude and generosity. “It commemorates the...
Vice President Sara Duterte has encouraged Muslim communities to take the solemn occasion of Eid'l Adha to pray for the country's stability, peace, and safety, especially over calamities and tragedies. Thousands of Filipino Muslims gathered to pray and celebrate Eid'l Adha or the Feast of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez greeted Filipino Muslims ahead of their celebration of Eid Al-adha on Monday, July 17. In his message, Romualdez said Eid Al-Adha was "a time for personal...
President Marcos has declared June 17 as a regular holiday for the observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 579 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her heartfelt greetings to the Filipino Muslim community for a meaningful observance of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, across the country on Wednesday, June 28. Sen. Loren Legarda (Photo courtesy...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Thousands of Muslims gathered at the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex here on Wednesday, June 28, for the traditional prayers on the occasion of Eid’l Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice....
Muslims gather to take part in a morning prayer as they celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, in Quirino Grandstand, Manila, on June 28, 2023. (Juan Carlo de Vela/MANILA BULLETIN) Nearly 9,000 Muslims gathered in Manila to celebrate Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice on...
