Duterte declares May 3 a regular holiday for Eid'l Fitr

President Rodrigo Duterte declared May 3, 2022, as a regular holiday throughout the country to celebrate Eid'l Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan's fasting.

The declaration, made after the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, was based on a recommendation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

The Bangsamoro Mufti had initially declared that Eid'l-Fitr would be celebrated on May 2, 2022, corresponding to the 1st of Shawwal 1443H.

Economists noted that late holiday announcements can affect business preparations and operations, causing potential disruptions.

They suggested that earlier announcements would allow businesses and institutions to prepare properly, though acknowledged the delicate balance with the economy.