Duterte declares May 13 holiday for Eid’l Fitr
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended declaring May 13 a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended declaring May 13 a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr.
Duterte said he hoped Filipinos could move forward with “courage, hope, and optimism as the blessings of Ramadan bring peace and prosperity to the entire nation.”
President Rodrigo Duterte urged Muslim Filipinos to nourish their inner strength and fortitude through prayer “to stay true to the inherent goodness of humanity as we shun the evils that permeate our society,” in his Eid’l Fitr message.