Manila Bulletin
‘Pray for peace’: VP Sara asks Muslims for prayers amid ‘adversity’ in PH
Vice President Sara Duterte extended greetings to the Muslim community as Ramadan commences, urging prayers for peace and forgiveness.
She encouraged Muslims to reflect on the values of sacrifice and obedience during the holy month.
Duterte expressed hope for an inclusive and dignified future for all Filipinos.
Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon on Friday, February 28.
The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti and Executive Director of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta' (BDI), Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani, made the official announcement.
Muslims observe fasting, prayer, and reflection during Ramadan in accordance with Islamic teachings.
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Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. urged Muslims in the Philippines to pray for lasting peace in the country during the observance of Ramadan.
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Hundreds of Muslims in Manila began their observance of Ramadan on Sunday with prayers and devotion at the Golden Mosque in Quiapo.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the public to embody reflection, compassion, and support for others as the Muslim community begins observing the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, begins on Sunday, March 2, 2025, and will last for 28 to 30 days.
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Ramadan fasting for 2025 in the Philippines is set to begin on Sunday, March 2, as announced by the Bangsamoro Grand Mufti.
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