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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO ---There will be two holidays next week after Malacañang on Thursday declared April 10, Wednesday a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast or the Feast of Ramadhan.This follows Tuesday, April 9, which is also a regular holiday in observance of 'Araw ng Kagitingan' or Day of Valor, which commemorates the heroism of Filipino soldiers who fought against Japanese invaders during World War II.
The commission said that April 10 marks the end of the sacred Ramadan fasting month and is an occasion for Muslims, where they gather for feasts, offer prayers, and engage in acts of charity.Eid al-Fitr is one of two official holidays in Islam.The other one is Eid al-Adha celebrated by Muslims worldwide.These dates are set by the lunar Islamic calendar, which is based upon the cycle of the moon.In issuing Proclamation No. 514, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
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