BJMP organizes Eid al-Fitr for Muslim PDLs

The Bangsamoro Affairs Service of Quezon City held an 'IFTAR' program for 101 Muslim persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) to mark Ramadan.

On Monday, March 31, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) organized religious activities across its facilities to enable Muslim PDLs to observe Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

The BJMP houses 7,453 Muslim PDLs across its facilities, supported by 611 Muslim personnel who help facilitate religious activities and ensure cultural sensitivity in jail management.

At Manila City Jail-Male Dormitory, a dedicated worship space was set up inside the mosque for around 280 Muslim PDLs to observe Eid al-Fitr with Salat al-Eid (morning prayer) and a festive meal.

In Iligan City Jail, 98 Muslim PDLs observed Eid al-Fitr with donated food including fried chicken and beef rendang, while in Marawi City Jail, 157 Muslim PDLs celebrated Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for the first time in their newly built facility.

Throughout Ramadan, Muslim PDLs were able to observe Salat al-Tarawih (evening prayers) in designated areas, with spaces remaining available beyond Ramadan for continued prayer observance.