Marcos declares April 10 as national holiday for Eid'al-Fitr
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as a regular national holiday in observance of Eid'al-Fitr.
The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 514 released by the Palace on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin signing it that same day.
Eid'al-Fitr falls immediately after Tuesday, April 9, which is a holiday in observance of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor.
The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos recommended the date to highlight the religious and cultural significance of Eid'al-Fitr.
President Marcos emphasized the importance of allowing all Filipinos to join their Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating Eid'al-Fitr in peace and harmony.
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