Duterte declares May 25 holiday for Eid'l Fitr
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared May 25 as a regular national holiday to observe Eid'l Fitr.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended declaring the date as a national holiday, which Duterte signed into Proclamation No. 944.
Eid'al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is traditionally celebrated with communal prayers and gatherings.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the proclamation emphasizes the importance of adhering to community quarantine and social distancing measures.
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