Malacañang has declared Friday, June 6, 2025, a regular holiday nationwide to mark Eid al-Adha.
The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 911, following the recommendation of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.
Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of Islam’s two major holidays.
It commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.
The holiday falls on the 10th day of Zhul Hijja, the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 23, 2025
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