President Marcos said the observance of the Eid 'l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice calls on the community to look beyond personal desires. In his message on Wednesday, May 27, Marcos joined the Muslim communities around the world in observing the Feast of Sacrifice. He said that through...
Around 3,000 Muslim faithful gathered at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on Wednesday morning, May 27, to observe Eid’l Adha through congregational prayers and thanksgiving rites at Liwasang Aurora. Worshippers began arriving as early as 4:30 a.m., with the Eid prayer and khutbah...
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...
Shared values of unity, compassion, and service should continue to bind the nation even amid rising global tensions. This was underscored by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of National Defense (DND) as Muslim Filipinos marked...
Filipino Muslims gathered at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on Saturday, March 21, to celebrate Eid’l Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Worshippers offered early morning prayers as part of the celebration, following a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual...
President Marcos joined Muslim Filipinos in celebrating Eid’l Fitr, emphasizing that the occasion is a reminder of compassion, unity, and shared responsibility in building a stronger nation. “In the name of Allah, the Most Just and the Most Merciful, I join our Muslim Filipino brothers and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Darul Ifta of Bangsamoro and the Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan said Eid’l Fitr will be on Saturday, March 21. “The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta-BARMM formally pronounces that the moon has not been sighted tonight,” said the Darul Ifta-BARMM. “Therefore, the Eid’l Fitr...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public of heightened security measures across the country as Muslim Filipinos prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, March 21. Police units will be deployed in key areas to safeguard mosques, prayer venues, and Muslim communities, according to...
Employees observing Eid’l Fitr on Mar. 20 are entitled to 200-percent pay if they report for work and full pay if on approved leave, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers in its latest guidance. The regular holiday, declared under Proclamation No. 1189, Series of 2026,...
Malacañang has declared March 20, 2026, Friday, a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr. The Palace said the declaration recognizes the significance of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. Eid’l Fitr is celebrated...
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...
