CEBU CITY, Philippines — Peace and unity. This is the call of the Muslim community in Cebu as they kick off the celebration of the Festival of Sacrifice or Eid al-Adha on Sunday August 11. Based on the lunar calendar followed by the Islam faith, Eid al-Adha in the Philippines start in the evening of […]
Muslims pray inside the biggest Mosque in Cebu located at Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City. | CDN file photoThis is the call of the Muslim community in Cebu as they kick off the celebration of the Festival of Sacrifice or Eid al-Adha on Sunday August 11.
Foreigners or new migrants to Cebu who do not live near any mosques usually hear the congregation prayer for the celebration in the Plaza.There are at least 8 accredited mosques in Cebu City. The largest one is in Barangay Mambaling.“Ang mensahe namin ay gusto naming ipakita na ang Muslim at Christian ay pwedeng magkaisa at walang gulo,” said Abangon told CDN Digital.
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