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Philippines: Eid holiday on Friday, April 21

President Marcos Jr declares Eid a regular holiday in the Asian country



Passengers arrive at a bus terminal in Paranaque City, Metro Manila.
Image Credit: AFP

Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation on Friday (April 14) declaring April 21 as a regular holiday in commemoration of Eid Al Fitr.

The purpose of the holiday declaration, according to Proclamation No. 201, was to "bring the religious and cultural significance of the Eid Al Fitr to the fore of national consciousness."

This was to allow the entire Filipino nation to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in peace and harmony in the observance and celebration of Eid Al Fitr, according to the proclamation.

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The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended the declaration of a national holiday on April 21, a Friday, for Eid Al Fitr.

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Eid Al Fitr weekend

Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month when Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk.

The Philippines celebrates Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha as national holidays.  

Labour Day weekend

An other long weekend — three-days — is coming when the country marks Labour Day on May 1 (Monday), a regular holiday, which is preceded by Saturday (April 29) and Sunday (April 30). The Asian country follows a two-day weekend system.

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